What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to San Marcos, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to San Marcos, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in San Marcos, Texas could decrease to $40,959 in Fayetteville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN MARCOS vs. FAYETTEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

San Marcos, Texas vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 18.1% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,959 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos, TX vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to San Marcos, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

27.8% lower

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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San Marcos, Texas vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Marcos, TX vs. Fayetteville, NC

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