Hillsboro, Oregon vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 17.3% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,994 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Hillsboro, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower