Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Riverside, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Lake Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $57,048 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Lake Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Lake Riverside, California
Lake Riverside, CA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Lake Riverside, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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