Belton, Missouri vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 75.6% more expensive than Belton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $87,797 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Belton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Belton, Missouri
Belton, MO vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Belton, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher