Galveston, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 6.8% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,415 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Galveston, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower