Little Rock, Arkansas vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 92.1% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $96,044 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Little Rock, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher