San Marcos, CA Cost of Living


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San Marcos cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
San Marcos, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

San Marcos, CA

Housing costs in San Marcos?
A typical home costs $813,500, which is 140.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Marcos costs $2,430 per month, which is 69.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Marcos?
To live comfortably in San Marcos, California, a minimum annual income of $155,880 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Marcos?
San Marcos offers up an interesting choice for those looking for a more economical living solution based somewhere near California’s San Diego County offering up medians hovering around the low $400s and rental rates shortly arrive close by upwards of 1 thousand dollars depending upon desired amenities - still notably lower compared to other parts of the Golden State such as Oceanside or Carlsbad which are placed slightly further northward. Grocery stores additionally remain mostly on par with United States averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax sums out unaltered at 8%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan MarcosCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  109.4105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  260.0234.8100.0
  $813,500$733,500$338,100
  104.0%102.4%100.0%
  122.9133.1100.0
  153.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for San Marcos
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Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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