Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 47.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,289 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
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  47.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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