Columbus, Ohio vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 79.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80,938 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher