San Marcos, Texas vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 14.7% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,622 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to San Marcos, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher