Visalia, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 51.9% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $136,716 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Visalia, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher