Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Maple Grove, Minnesota


The cost of living in Maple Grove, Minnesota is 30.0% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $52,510 in Maple Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Grove, Minnesota is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Maple Grove
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Maple Grove, MN
Compared to San Marcos, Maple Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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