Irvine, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 44.7% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $55,273 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Irvine, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower