Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs New Braunfels, Texas


The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 36.0% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $111,731 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in New Braunfels
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs New Braunfels, TX
Compared to San Marcos, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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