San Marcos, Texas vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 8.2% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,481 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to San Marcos, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher