San Marcos, California vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 37.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $13,825 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Denton
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower