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


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 31.2% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,634 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Dripping Springs, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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