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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 92.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,449 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Lubbock, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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