San Marcos, Texas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 17.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,309 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in St. Louis
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to San Marcos, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher