Cost of Living Calculator - Nashville, Tennessee vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 2.9% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $97,090 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Nashville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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