Buffalo, New York vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $83,699 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Buffalo, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower