Waterloo, Iowa vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 39.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,514 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Waterloo, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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