Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 12.9% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $24,376 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Detroit, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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