| | San Marcos, CA | La Quinta, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.4 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 260.0 | 194.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $813,500 | $704,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,400.0% | 10,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.9 | 131.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.9 | 112.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Marcos 
5 Reviews
Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived More
Is this area to expensive for the average income retired More
Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the More
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Reviews for La Quinta 
5 Reviews
I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out More
My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and More
The positive:
- Winter days are great at around 75ºF.
- Abundant sunshine.
- New infrastructure.
- Landscaped greenery & water features.
- It's not overly crowded & More
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