| | Oceanside, CA | The Woodlands, TX | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.3 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 239.7 | 141.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $786,000 | $517,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 9,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.0 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.3 | 105.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 The Woodlands 
24 Reviews
I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not More
Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying More
Great place. Multitude of things to do here. We even have an iceskating rink during the Holidays. The Pavillion regularly attracts national talent and is second to More
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