Cost of Living Calculator - Jackson, Michigan vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 92.1% more expensive than Jackson, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $144,067 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Jackson, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
424% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, MI vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Jackson, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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