Denver, Colorado vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 31.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $76,380 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Denver, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher