Tigard, Oregon vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 19.7% more expensive than Tigard, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,861 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tigard, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Tigard, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Tigard, Oregon
Tigard, OR vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Tigard, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher