Lewiston, Idaho vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 65.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $82,748 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Lewiston, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher