Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 42.0% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $106,554 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Atlanta, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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