Newark, Delaware vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 50.1% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $75,072 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Newark, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower