St. Gabriel, Louisiana vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 57.0% more expensive than St. Gabriel, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,485 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than St. Gabriel, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in San Marcos
than in St. Gabriel, Louisiana
St. Gabriel, LA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to St. Gabriel, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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)
  188.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher