Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 101.0% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $100,517 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
542% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Montgomery, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  610.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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