Oceanside, California vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 48.6% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $25,702 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Oceanside, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower