Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 14.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,211 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to San Marcos, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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