Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 11.1% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $44,437 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Poway, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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