Cost of Living Calculator - Mission Viejo, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 41.2% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $29,442 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Mission Viejo, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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