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


The cost of living in Folsom, California is 4.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $47,748 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Folsom
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Folsom, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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