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San Marcos, CA is an area near San Diego that has grown exponentially over recent years. It offers a lower cost of living than its neighboring cities and is home to many well-known companies, including Palomar College and Genentech. The two bedroom rent in San Marcos is $2,430 which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in San Marcos is 109 versus just 100 in the US - highlighting the higher cost of groceries there. However, overall, this beautiful city offers a relatively lower cost of living than other cities nearby.

San Marcos has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

San Marcos has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for San Marcos
- The Sales Tax Rate for San Marcos is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for San Marcos is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for San Marcos
- The average income of a San Marcos resident is $24,789 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a San Marcos resident is $90,620 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySan Marcos, CaliforniaUnited States
  5.96
  -8.6%-6.2%
  38.4%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $39,122$37,638
  $90,620$69,021
  $110,202$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.9%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.0%6.8%
  11.7%10.0%
  3.2%2.5%
  10.7%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  3.1%1.9%
  3.3%4.7%
  2.2%1.9%
  9.5%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  5.3%4.2%
  9.1%9.3%
  11.6%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  3.2%4.7%
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Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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