What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Californiacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, California copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $38,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $54,526 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $54,526 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. San Marcos, CA

Compared to Colorado Springs, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

29.2% higher

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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