Cookeville, Tennessee vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.9% more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $85,410 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Cookeville, Tennessee
Cookeville, TN vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Cookeville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower