New York, New York vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 40.6% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $74,214 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in San Marcos
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to New York, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower