San Marcos, Texas vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 12.9% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,556 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Iowa City
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to San Marcos, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher