Cost of Living Calculator - Indianapolis, Indiana vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 83.0% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $219,647 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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