What is a pro or con of living in Lake San Marcos, Californiacompared to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

Childcare is 89% more expensive in Lake San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in Lake San Marcos, California copmared to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey should increase to $56,477 in Lake 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.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH vs. LAKE SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 13.0% more expensive than Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,477 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
89% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ vs. Lake San Marcos, CA

Compared to Point Pleasant Beach, Lake San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

24.4% higher

Health

8.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ vs. Lake San Marcos, CA

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