What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Texascompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, Texas copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $55,922 in San Marcos, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 11.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,922 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. San Marcos, TX

Compared to Grand Rapids, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% higher

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

33.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. San Marcos, Texas

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