Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Whitney, Texas


The cost of living in Whitney, Texas is 50.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $24,815 in Whitney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitney, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Whitney
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Whitney, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Whitney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% lower
      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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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