Oceanside, California vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 2.5% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $61,520 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Whittier
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher