Laramie, Wyoming vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 7.9% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $46,383 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Laramie, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower