Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs College Park, Maryland


The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 22.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $38,964 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in College Park
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs College Park, MD
Compared to San Marcos, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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