Iowa City, Iowa vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 67.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $167,546 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher