Warwick, Rhode Island vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 50.0% more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, RI vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Warwick, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher