Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,880 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower