Saco, Maine vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 5.0% cheaper than Saco, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,486 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Saco, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Saco, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Saco, Maine
Saco, ME vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Saco, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower