Cost of Living Calculator - Buckeye, Arizona vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 43.1% more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $200,331 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Buckeye, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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