Roanoke, Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,675 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Roanoke, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher