San Marcos, California vs. Sweet Home, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweet Home, Oregon is 39.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $98,113 in Sweet Home, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweet Home, Oregon is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Sweet Home
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Sweet Home, OR
Compared to San Marcos, Sweet Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower