Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 21.5% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $78,962 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Tulsa, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower