Dallas, Oregon vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 8.2% cheaper than Dallas, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,917 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Dallas, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Dallas, Oregon
Dallas, OR vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Dallas, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower