Oceanside, California vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 30.0% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $34,976 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Surfside_Beach, SC
Compared to Oceanside, Surfside_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower