Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 5.4% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,637 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Simpsonville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower