Deerfield, Illinois vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 30.0% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,548 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Deerfield, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower