2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Oceanside, CA vs El Rio, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in El Rio or is it cheaper to live in Oceanside?
- El Rio is 0.6% less expensive than Oceanside.

Which city has more affordable housing, El Rio or Oceanside?
- El Rio housing costs are 24.3% less expensive than Oceanside housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oceanside or is Health Care more affordable in El Rio.
- Health related expenses are 20.2% more in El Rio.
 Oceanside, CAEl Rio, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.0100
 Food & Groceries108.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.0100
 Housing239.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$593,300$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.3100
 Miscellaneous153.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oceanside    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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Over 7 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  More

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