Gardner, Kansas vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 49.5% more expensive than Gardner, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $74,770 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Gardner, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Gardner, Kansas
Gardner, KS vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Gardner, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower