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SAN MARCOS vs. VALLEY CENTER
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Marcos, California vs. Valley Center, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Valley Center, California is
3.9%
more expensive
than San Marcos, California.
You would need a salary of
$141,251
in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is
more expensive
than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Valley Center
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Valley Center is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
2.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.5% higher
Commute
10.3% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.2% lower
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