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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 60.2% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,307 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Diego
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs San Diego, CA
Compared to San Marcos, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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