San Marcos, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 33.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $59,826 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to San Marcos, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower