Huntsville, Alabama vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 71.3% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $267,281 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Huntsville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher