Cost of Living Calculator - Durango, Colorado vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 30.4% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,194 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Durango, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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