Cost of Living Calculator - Harlingen, Texas vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 41.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,792 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Harlingen, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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