What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Californiacompared to Naperville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, California copmared to Naperville, Illinois?

A salary of $145,000 in Naperville, Illinois should increase to $185,000 in San Marcos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NAPERVILLE vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Naperville, Illinois vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 27.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $185,000 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Naperville, Illinois

Naperville, IL vs. San Marcos, CA

Compared to Naperville, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

3.2% lower

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Naperville, Illinois vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Naperville, IL vs. San Marcos, CA

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