Temple, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.5% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,728 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Temple, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower