Elkhorn, Wisconsin vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 70.4% more expensive than Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $85,197 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Elkhorn, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Elkhorn, WI vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Elkhorn, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher