Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Natchitoches, Louisiana


The cost of living in Natchitoches, Louisiana is 46.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $40,154 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Natchitoches, Louisiana is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Natchitoches
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Natchitoches, LA
Compared to San Marcos, Natchitoches is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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