Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 71.0% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,479 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Sioux Falls, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher