San Marcos, California vs. Portland, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Colorado is 21.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $50,162 in Portland, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Colorado is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Portland
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Portland, CO
Compared to San Marcos, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower