Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 44.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $72,278 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbus
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to San Marcos, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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