Dallas, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 53.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,931 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Dallas, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  53.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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