Mammoth Lakes, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 21.2% more expensive than Mammoth Lakes, California.

You would need a salary of $60,608 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Mammoth Lakes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Mammoth Lakes, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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