Bend, Oregon vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 23.8% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,119 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Bend, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower