Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs California City, California


The cost of living in California City, California is 2.3% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,851 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in California City
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs California City, CA
Compared to San Marcos, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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