Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 26.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,194 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Cedar Rapids, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower