Jefferson City, Missouri vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 20.0% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,012 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Jefferson City, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower