Golden, Colorado vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 3.9% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,960 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Golden, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower