| | San Marcos, CA | Menifee, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.4 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 260.0 | 158.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $813,500 | $536,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,400.0% | 11,490.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.9 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.9 | 112.2 | 100 |
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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 Menifee 
4 Reviews
You would have to be seriously mentally unstable to not give Menifee five stars. It was voted in the top 5 places to live in California! It's growth is in an enormous More
I grew up in Menifee and thank God I was able to get the hell out of there. My childhood rural community was overrun with tacky track homes and city people. Traffic is More
Have lived here 25 yrs, raised 2 kids here. A great community, good atmosphere & feels as safe to live here as possible More
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