Renton, Washington vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 7.5% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,469 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Renton, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower