San Marcos, California vs. Ridgeland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 43.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $56,628 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Ridgeland
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Ridgeland, MS
Compared to San Marcos, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower