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

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Sacramento.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Lake San Marcos, California could decrease to $28,901 in Sacramento, California (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. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake San Marcos, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 27.7% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $28,901 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Lake San Marcos, California

Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Lake San Marcos, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

1.6% lower

Health

16.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake San Marcos, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

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