Cost of Living Calculator - Virginia Beach, Virginia vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 3.1% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,678 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Virginia Beach, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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