Meridian, Mississippi vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 116.7% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $108,368 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Meridian, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher