San Marcos, Texas vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 1.0% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,500 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
16% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher