Kent, Washington vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 27.0% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,480 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Kent, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% lower