Punta Gorda, Florida vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 1.7% more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,864 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, FL vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Punta Gorda, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower