Glendale, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 19.4% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $40,322 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Glendale, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher