Reading, Pennsylvania vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 12.1% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,071 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Reading, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower