Hendersonville, North Carolina vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 53.9% more expensive than Hendersonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,931 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Hendersonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hendersonville, NC vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Hendersonville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher