Auburn, California vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 25.1% more expensive than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $37,539 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Auburn, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower