San Marcos, Texas vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 3.2% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,197 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to San Marcos, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher