Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 36.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $31,757 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in El Centro
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs El Centro, CA
Compared to San Marcos, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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