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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs San Marcos, California

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 36.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $31,875 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in San Marcos
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to San Francisco, San Marcos is:
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  36.3% lower
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  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
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  Utilities
  6.7% higher
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  22.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
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  Personal
  12.4% lower
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