Camden, Maine vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 43.5% more expensive than Camden, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,571 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Camden, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Camden, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Camden, Maine
Camden, ME vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Camden, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher