San Marcos, Texas vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 9.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,305 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Huntsville
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to San Marcos, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher