Suwanee, Georgia vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 34.1% more expensive than Suwanee, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $107,265 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Suwanee, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Suwanee, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Suwanee, Georgia
Suwanee, GA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Suwanee, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher