Lincoln, Nebraska vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 9.4% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $39,384 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lincoln, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower