What is a pro or con of living in Lake San Marcos, Californiacompared to Jacksonville, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Lake San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in Lake San Marcos, California copmared to Jacksonville, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Jacksonville, Florida should increase to $89,331 in Lake San Marcos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSONVILLE vs. LAKE SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, Florida vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 78.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,331 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, FL vs. Lake San Marcos, CA

Compared to Jacksonville, Lake San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

285.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

21.3% higher

Health

11.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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