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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 74.7% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,363 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Poway
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Poway, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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