Boca Raton, Florida vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 17.1% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $95,294 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Boca Raton, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower