Cost of Living Calculator - Plano, Texas vs Lake San Marcos, California


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 54.3% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,131 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Plano, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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)
  109.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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