What is a pro or con of living in Oceanside, Californiacompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Oceanside.

What salary do I need to live in Oceanside, California copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California should increase to $66,591 in Oceanside, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS vs. OCEANSIDE
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 33.2% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $66,591 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Oceanside, CA

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Oceanside is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

141.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

22.4% lower

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Oceanside, CA

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