Tallahassee, Florida vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 71.5% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $137,219 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Tallahassee, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher