Huntsville, Alabama vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 10.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,364 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Huntsville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower