Grapevine, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 32.0% more expensive than Grapevine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,015 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grapevine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Grapevine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Grapevine, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower