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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 30.0% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $202,909 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Pacifica, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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