Charleston, West Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 23.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,986 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Charleston, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower