College Station, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.1% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,243 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in San Marcos
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to College Station, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher