Bellingham, Washington vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 18.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,625 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Bellingham, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower