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


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 68.1% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,099 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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