Mesa, Arizona vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 43.4% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $71,679 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Mesa, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  43.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
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  Personal
  6.5% higher
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