Troy, Texas vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 14.5% more expensive than Troy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,265 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Troy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Troy, Texas
Troy, TX vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Troy, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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