Pocatello, Idaho vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 80.1% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $90,035 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Pocatello, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher