Silver City, New Mexico vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 99.7% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $99,871 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Silver City, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.7% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher