Columbus, Ohio vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 15.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $92,685 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Columbus, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower