Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 21.3% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $42,467 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Hot Springs, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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