Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Louisiana vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 21.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,667 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Alexandria, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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