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Woodburn, OR vs Oceanside, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Oceanside or is it cheaper to live in Woodburn?
- Oceanside is 48.9% more expensive than Woodburn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oceanside or Woodburn?
- Oceanside housing costs are 98.3% more expensive than Woodburn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Woodburn or is Health Care more affordable in Oceanside.
- Health related expenses are 4.1% less in Oceanside.
 Woodburn, OROceanside, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.9100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.0100
 Housing120.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$786,000$338,100
 Utilities82  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock112.0100
 Miscellaneous104.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Woodburn    3 Reviews

I have enjoyed the close proximity to both Portland & Salem Oregon. The outdoor recreation & walking trails are wonderful. It’s a moderate sized town w/ good  More

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I have enjoyed the close proximity to both Portland & Salem Oregon. The outdoor recreation & walking trails are wonderful. It’s a moderate sized town w/ good  More

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This is one of the best towns for getting drunk in I have ever known, the cops leave you the hell alone, and they don't get all bent out of shape over public pissing,  More

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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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