Saratoga Springs, Utah vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 24.2% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, Utah.

You would need a salary of $198,753 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Saratoga Springs, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Saratoga Springs, Utah
Saratoga Springs, UT vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher