San Marcos, California vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marlborough, Massachusetts is 21.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $39,254 in Marlborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marlborough, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Marlborough
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Marlborough, MA
Compared to San Marcos, Marlborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher