Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Virginia vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 29.1% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,169 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Gainesville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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