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Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs San Marcos, California

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 75.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $131,709 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
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• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in San Marcos
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to College Station, San Marcos is:
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  75.6% higher
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  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
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  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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