Alpharetta, Georgia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 20.7% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $39,628 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Alpharetta, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower