Baytown, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.9% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,940 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Baytown, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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