The Villages, Florida vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 57.4% more expensive than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,723 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Marcos
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to The Villages, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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)
  117.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher