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LOS ANGELES vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. San Marcos, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is
43.2%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$28,405
in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Los Angeles, San Marcos is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
11.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.4% higher
Commute
35.4% lower
Health
20.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
13.5% lower
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