Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 51.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,880 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Raleigh, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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