Memphis, Tennessee vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 100.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $100,258 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Memphis, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.5% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher