San Marcos, California vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 55.1% more expensive than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $116,313 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in St. Helena
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. St. Helena, CA
Compared to San Marcos, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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