Prairie View, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 20.3% more expensive than Prairie View, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,156 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie View, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Prairie View, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Prairie View, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower