Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 28.1% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,946 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Waterloo
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to San Marcos, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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