Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Tapps, Washington vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 31.4% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,456 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lake Tapps, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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