Cost of Living Calculator - Yakima, Washington vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 67.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,730 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Yakima, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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