San Marcos, Texas vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 8.8% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $18,242 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Baltimore
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to San Marcos, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher