Lancaster, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 27.0% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $63,522 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower