Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 10.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $38,585 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Albuquerque, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower