San Marcos, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 22.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $58,398 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Reno
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to San Marcos, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower