Union City, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 49.8% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $25,100 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Union City, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower