Franklin, Tennessee vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 12.2% more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $112,202 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Franklin, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower