Eugene, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 44.8% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $101,379 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Eugene, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher