What is a pro or con of living in Phoenix, Arizonacompared to Lake San Marcos, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Phoenix.

What salary do I need to live in Phoenix, Arizona copmared to Lake San Marcos, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Lake San Marcos, California could decrease to $48,440 in Phoenix, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE SAN MARCOS vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake San Marcos, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 35.4% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $48,440 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Lake San Marcos, California

Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Lake San Marcos, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

3.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Lake San Marcos, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

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