Tucson, Arizona vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 62.4% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,944 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
168% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  62.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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