Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 61.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,311 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Richmond, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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