What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Texascompared to Fairfax, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, Texas copmared to Fairfax, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Fairfax, Virginia could decrease to $33,772 in San Marcos, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRFAX vs. SAN_MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 32.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,772 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA vs. San_Marcos, TX

Compared to Fairfax, San_Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

5.8% higher

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Personal

20.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Marcos, Texas

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