Rowlett, Texas vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 57.1% more expensive than Rowlett, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,143 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rowlett, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Rowlett, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett, TX vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Rowlett, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher