Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 26.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $55,500 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Alameda, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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