Vancouver, Washington vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 15.2% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,864 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Vancouver, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower