Cost of Living Calculator - Pullman, Washington vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 60.5% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,269 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Pullman, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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