San Marcos, California vs. St. George, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Utah is 30.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,685 in St. George, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Utah is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. George
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. St. George, UT
Compared to San Marcos, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower