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AUSTIN vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs San Marcos, Texas

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 22.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,978 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX vs San Marcos, TX

Compared to Austin, San Marcos is:

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22.6% lower

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4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

2.8% lower

Health

7.0% higher

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Personal

10.0% lower

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