Temecula, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 7.3% more expensive than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $81,564 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Temecula, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher