New Braunfels, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 56.3% more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,254 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Marcos
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to New Braunfels, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher