Oro Valley, Arizona vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 10.1% cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,407 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Oro Valley, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower