Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 83.5% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $91,736 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  386.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher