Oceanside, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 31.3% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $51,540 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in State College
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Oceanside, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower