Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 32.3% more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $423,217 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Dartmouth, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher