Buffalo, New York vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 65.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,542 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher