Cost of Living Calculator - Louisville, Kentucky vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 73.2% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $76,039 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Louisville, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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