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PHOENIX vs. SAN MARCOS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs San Marcos, California
The cost of living in San Marcos, California is
43.0%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$500,308
in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Phoenix, San Marcos is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.0% higher
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12.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
149.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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2.2% higher
Commute
4.2% higher
Health
3.8% lower
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Personal
5.5% higher
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