Plainview, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 126.9% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,431 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
720% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Plainview, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  126.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  667.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
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  Personal
  13.1% higher
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