Norfolk, Virginia vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 69.3% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $152,353 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Norfolk, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher