San Marcos, Texas vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 2.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,405 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Sun City
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to San Marcos, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher