San Marcos, California vs. Green Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Green Valley, Arizona is 41.3% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $29,344 in Green Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Green Valley, Arizona is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Green Valley
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Green Valley, AZ
Compared to San Marcos, Green Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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