What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Californiacompared to Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, California copmared to Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

A salary of $130,000 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland should increase to $168,631 in San Marcos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESAPEAKE BEACH vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 29.7% more expensive than Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $168,631 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Chesapeake Beach, MD vs. San Marcos, CA

Compared to Chesapeake Beach, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

16.2% lower

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Chesapeake Beach, Maryland vs. San Marcos, California

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