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


The cost of living in Davis, California is 53.8% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,932 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Davis
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Davis, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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