Corpus Christi, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.6% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,736 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Corpus Christi, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower