Lake Elsinore, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 26.2% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $36,910 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lake Elsinore, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower