San Marcos, California vs. Kennewick, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 36.7% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $31,628 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Kennewick
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Kennewick, WA
Compared to San Marcos, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower