San Marcos, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $21,855 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in College Station
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. College Station, TX
Compared to San Marcos, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower