Cost of Living Calculator - Frederick, Maryland vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 42.4% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,833 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Frederick, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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