Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 17.6% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,813 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to San Marcos, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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