San Marcos, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.6% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,702 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Houston
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher