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


The cost of living in Nampa, Idaho is 33.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,462 in Nampa, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nampa, Idaho is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Nampa
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Nampa, ID
Compared to San Marcos, Nampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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