Brookings, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 50.7% more expensive than Brookings, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $135,655 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Brookings, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Brookings, Oregon
Brookings, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Brookings, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher