Cost of Living Calculator - Coralville, Iowa vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 71.5% more expensive than Coralville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $205,836 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Coralville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Coralville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Coralville, Iowa
Coralville, IA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Coralville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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