Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 4.7% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $114,400 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Minneapolis, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower