San Marcos, Texas vs. Castle Pines, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Pines, Colorado is 49.2% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,321 in Castle Pines, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Pines, Colorado is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Castle Pines
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Castle Pines, CO
Compared to San Marcos, Castle Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% higher
      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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher