Lake San Marcos, California vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 49.1% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $25,431 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lead
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  63.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower