What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to San Marcos, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to San Marcos, Texas?

A salary of $35,000 in San Marcos, Texas should increase to $52,657 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN MARCOS vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

San Marcos, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 50.4% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,657 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Washington
than in San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos, TX vs. Washington, DC

Compared to San Marcos, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

26.7% higher

Health

12.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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