San Marcos, Texas vs. Bowling Green, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Ohio is 15.8% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,108 in Bowling Green, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Ohio is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Bowling Green, OH
Compared to San Marcos, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher