| | Oceanside, CA | San Mateo, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 250.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.3 | 116.7 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 117.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 239.7 | 537.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $786,000 | $1,378,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 9,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.0 | 143.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.3 | 161.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Oceanside 
20 Reviews
I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there More
from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my More
Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low More
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Reviews for San Mateo 
12 Reviews
I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample More
I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in More
San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to More
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