San Marcos, Texas vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 68.1% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,253 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Queens
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Queens, NY
Compared to San Marcos, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% higher
      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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.3% higher