San Marcos, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 24.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,624 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to San Marcos, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher