Fountain Valley, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 13.6% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $43,191 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Fountain Valley, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  13.6% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
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  Personal
  1.2% higher
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