Bastrop, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 4.7% cheaper than Bastrop, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,200 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Bastrop, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Bastrop, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower