Turlock, California vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 11.7% cheaper than Turlock, California.

You would need a salary of $44,175 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Turlock, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Turlock, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Turlock, California
Turlock, CA vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Turlock, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower