San Marcos, Texas vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 8.0% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,006 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
35% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher