Cost of Living Calculator - Leander, Texas vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 30.2% more expensive than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,627 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Leander, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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