Mesa, Arizona vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 34.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,389 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Mesa, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher