Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 9.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,819 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lancaster, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower