Chandler, Arizona vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.5% cheaper than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,910 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Chandler, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower