San Marcos, Texas vs. Los Lunas, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Lunas, New Mexico is 13.7% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,157 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Lunas, New Mexico is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Los Lunas
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Los Lunas, NM
Compared to San Marcos, Los Lunas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher