Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Plymouth, Minnesota


The cost of living in Plymouth, Minnesota is 25.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,194 in Plymouth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plymouth, Minnesota is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Plymouth
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Plymouth, MN
Compared to San Marcos, Plymouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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