La Mesa, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 1.8% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,917 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Marcos
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to La Mesa, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  1.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% higher
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