Cedar Park, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 18.2% cheaper than Cedar Park, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,924 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Park, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Cedar Park, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Cedar Park, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower