Fort Collins, Colorado vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 33.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,897 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher