Allen, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 7.5% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,257 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Allen, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower