Bend, Oregon vs. Lake San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 28.2% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $96,135 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lake San Marcos
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Bend, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher