Cost of Living Calculator - Miami, Florida vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 27.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $120,613 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Miami, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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