Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 69.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $84,733 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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