Corpus Christi, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 85.7% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,832 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Corpus Christi, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher