Overland Park, Kansas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 44.0% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $180,028 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Overland Park, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower