Cost of Living Calculator - Arvada, Colorado vs Lake San Marcos, California


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 27.8% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $95,856 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Arvada, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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