Chico, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 12.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $65,568 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Chico, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower