Oceanside, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 4.0% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $76,824 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Oceanside, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher