Cost of Living Calculator - Lake San Marcos, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 37.6% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $31,194 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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