San Marcos, Texas vs. Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is 1.3% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,351 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pagosa Springs, Colorado is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Pagosa Springs
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Pagosa Springs, CO
Compared to San Marcos, Pagosa Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher