Cost of Living Calculator - Atascadero, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 27.9% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $54,050 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Atascadero, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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