| | San Marcos, CA | Palm Springs, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.4 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 260.0 | 185.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $813,500 | $619,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,400.0% | 11,390.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.9 | 130.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.9 | 112.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Marcos 
5 Reviews
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
Is this area to expensive for the average income retired More
Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the More
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Reviews for Palm Springs 
12 Reviews
I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable. More
14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live.
In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has
deteriorated considerably. More
Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz...
Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two More
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