Longview, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 21.8% more expensive than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $18,266 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Longview, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower