What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Texascompared to Norfolk, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, Texas copmared to Norfolk, Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Norfolk, Virginia should increase to $81,781 in San Marcos, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORFOLK vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Norfolk, Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 9.0% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,781 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, VA vs. San Marcos, TX

Compared to Norfolk, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

29.6% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Norfolk, Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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