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


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 21.5% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,176 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Sacramento
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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