Salem, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 51.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $227,637 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Salem, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher