Cost of Living Calculator - Lake San Marcos, California vs Solana Beach, California


The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 53.7% more expensive than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $76,857 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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