Parker, Colorado vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 18.4% more expensive than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,177 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Parker, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower