Cost of Living Calculator - Dripping Springs, Texas vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 6.9% more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,158 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Dripping Springs, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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