Tucson, Arizona vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 75.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $87,931 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Tucson, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.9% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher