Cost of Living Calculator - Park Ridge, Illinois vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 19.4% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,043 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Park Ridge, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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