Algonquin, Illinois vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 44.2% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,909 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin, IL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Algonquin, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher