Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, North Carolina vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 22.1% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $149,540 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Fayetteville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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