Albany, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 54.8% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,008 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Albany, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher