San Marcos, California vs. Forney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forney, Texas is 30.9% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,556 in Forney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forney, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Forney
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Forney, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Forney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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