Oceanside, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 25.8% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $59,357 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mesa
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Oceanside, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower