Germantown, Tennessee vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 8.4% cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $45,791 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Germantown, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher