Hagerstown, Maryland vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 87.2% more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $146,039 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, MD vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Hagerstown, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher