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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 26.3% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,862 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs San_Marcos, CA
Compared to Sammamish, San_Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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