La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 18.6% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $47,441 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in San Marcos
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to La Crosse, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower