Sparks, Nevada vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 13.5% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $46,719 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Sparks, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower