Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 13.3% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,633 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Kent, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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