Carlsbad, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 25.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $55,763 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower