Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Lewiston, Idaho


The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 39.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,080 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lewiston
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Lewiston, ID
Compared to San Marcos, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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