Mansfield, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Mansfield, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,767 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mansfield, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Mansfield, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Mansfield, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower