Sunnyvale, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 64.3% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $14,988 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Sunnyvale, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower