Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 66.9% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $250,376 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher