Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 4.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $95,333 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower