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


The cost of living in Ferndale, Washington is 23.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $38,192 in Ferndale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Washington is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ferndale
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Ferndale, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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