San Marcos, Texas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 74.7% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,319 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Monterey
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher