Roan Mountain, Tennessee vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 96.2% more expensive than Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $98,106 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roan Mountain, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Roan Mountain, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Roan Mountain, TN vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Roan Mountain, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher