Buda, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 35.8% more expensive than Buda, Texas.

You would need a salary of $217,343 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buda, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Buda, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Buda, Texas
Buda, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Buda, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% higher
      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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher