Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Mountain Home, Arkansas


The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 25.0% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,272 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Mountain Home, AR
Compared to San Marcos, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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