Gaston, South Carolina vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.9% more expensive than Gaston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,940 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Gaston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Gaston, South Carolina
Gaston, SC vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Gaston, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower