Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 1.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,652 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Boston, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower