Hopkinton, Massachusetts vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 0.9% more expensive than Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,455 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Hopkinton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton, MA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Hopkinton, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower