Eureka, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 50.6% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $75,291 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Eureka, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher