San Marcos, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 1.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $103,446 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower