Wheeling, Illinois vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 56.7% more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $156,653 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Wheeling, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower