Menifee, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 17.6% more expensive than Menifee, California.

You would need a salary of $58,819 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menifee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Menifee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Menifee, California
Menifee, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Menifee, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher