San Marcos, Texas vs. Twentynine Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twentynine Palms, California is 12.0% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,009 in Twentynine Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twentynine Palms, California is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Twentynine Palms
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Twentynine Palms, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Twentynine Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher