Cost of Living Calculator - Aliso Viejo, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 34.2% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $32,884 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso_Viejo, CA vs San_Marcos, TX
Compared to Aliso_Viejo, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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