Palestine, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 36.4% more expensive than Palestine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,282 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palestine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Palestine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Palestine, Texas
Palestine, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Palestine, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower