Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 14.7% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,669 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Arlington, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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