Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Round Rock, Texas


The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 25.0% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $86,213 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Round Rock
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Round Rock, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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