Aiken, South Carolina vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 69.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,647 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Aiken, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher