Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 11.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $66,638 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Monterey, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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