Amherst, New Hampshire vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 25.8% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $251,660 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Amherst, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  25.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
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  Personal
  12.6% lower
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