Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 76.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,195 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Harrisburg, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,064.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher