Pocatello, Idaho vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 16.0% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $63,795 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Pocatello, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower