Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Scotch Plains, New Jersey


The cost of living in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is 7.2% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $46,396 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotch Plains, New Jersey is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Scotch Plains
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Scotch Plains, NJ
Compared to San Marcos, Scotch Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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