Cost of Living Calculator - Tyler, Texas vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 87.7% more expensive than Tyler, Texas.

You would need a salary of $206,451 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tyler, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Tyler, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Tyler, Texas
Tyler, TX vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Tyler, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.7% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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