| | San Marcos, TX | El Paso, TX | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 108.7 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.5 | 55.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $335,100 | $195,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,160.0% | 9,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.8 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 83.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for San Marcos 
6 Reviews
An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the More
San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a More
I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best More
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El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP More
I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where More
El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city. More
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