Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 57.4% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $118,087 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in San Marcos
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to El Centro, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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