Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 33.2% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $33,411 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Rancho San Diego, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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