San Marcos, California vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 31.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,427 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Vail
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Vail, AZ
Compared to San Marcos, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower