Melissa, Texas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 46.9% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,440 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Melissa, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  46.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
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  Personal
  14.4% higher
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