Tacoma, Washington vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 15.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,926 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Tacoma, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower