Medford, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 51.9% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,457 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Medford, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher