Rochester, New York vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 86.8% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $224,135 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Rochester, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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)
  695.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower