Owatonna, Minnesota vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 20.0% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,012 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Owatonna, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower