Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Baytown, Texas


The cost of living in Baytown, Texas is 16.6% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,583 in Baytown, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baytown, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Baytown
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Baytown, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Baytown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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