Round Rock, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 33.4% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,695 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Round Rock, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher