What is a pro or con of living in San Marcos, Californiacompared to Blythewood, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in San Marcos.

What salary do I need to live in San Marcos, California copmared to Blythewood, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Blythewood, South Carolina should increase to $78,803 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.

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BLYTHEWOOD vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Blythewood, South Carolina vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 57.6% more expensive than Blythewood, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,803 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blythewood, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Blythewood, South Carolina

Blythewood, SC vs. San Marcos, CA

Compared to Blythewood, San Marcos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

42.4% higher

Health

22.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

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Blythewood, South Carolina vs. San Marcos, California

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