Cost of Living Calculator - Chula Vista, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 33.0% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $33,523 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula_Vista, CA vs San_Marcos, TX
Compared to Chula_Vista, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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