Folsom, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 4.7% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $157,075 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Folsom, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower