San Marcos, California vs. Garden City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, Idaho is 23.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $31,243 in Garden City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, Idaho is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Garden City
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Garden City, ID
Compared to San Marcos, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower