Murray, Utah vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 32.7% more expensive than Murray, Utah.

You would need a salary of $106,166 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Murray, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Murray, Utah
Murray, UT vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Murray, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher