Lafayette, Louisiana vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,875 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lafayette, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower