El Paso, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 22.1% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,037 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Marcos
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to El Paso, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower