What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Californiacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, California copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $45,305 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $57,146 in San Marcos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 26.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,146 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. San Marcos, CA

Compared to Bellingham, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.2% higher

Commute

49.9% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. San Marcos, CA

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