Lake San Marcos, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.3% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $110,137 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher