Sequim, Washington vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 40.8% more expensive than Sequim, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,380 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sequim, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Sequim, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Sequim, Washington
Sequim, WA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Sequim, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.5% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher