Cost of Living Calculator - Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 91.1% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,358 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Winston Salem, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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