Oceanside, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 37.9% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $17,899 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Oceanside, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower