Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Illinois vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 39.8% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,902 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Sterling, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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