Farmington, New Mexico vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 27.8% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,921 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Farmington, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower