Cost of Living Calculator - Niles, Illinois vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 41.1% more expensive than Niles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,899 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Niles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Niles, Illinois
Niles, IL vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Niles, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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