Cost of Living Calculator - Solana Beach, California vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 39.9% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $45,052 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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