Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamitos, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 23.6% cheaper than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $38,182 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Los Alamitos, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% lower
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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