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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 16.0% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $86,978 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Murrieta, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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