San Marcos, Texas vs. Red River, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red River, New Mexico is 3.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,302 in Red River, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red River, New Mexico is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Red River
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Red River, NM
Compared to San Marcos, Red River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher