Vermillion, South Dakota vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 24.8% more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,406 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vermillion, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Vermillion, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Vermillion, South Dakota
Vermillion, SD vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Vermillion, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower