San Marcos, Texas vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 11.7% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,156 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Bloomington
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to San Marcos, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher