Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 48.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,438 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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