Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 15.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,236 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower