Norwalk, Iowa vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 82.9% more expensive than Norwalk, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,467 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Norwalk, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Norwalk, Iowa
Norwalk, IA vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Norwalk, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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