Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 20.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,561 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Jacksonville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower