Cost of Living Calculator - Glendale, Arizona vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 44.6% more expensive than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,279 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Glendale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Glendale, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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