San Marcos, Texas vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 10.9% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,445 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to San Marcos, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher