Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 25.9% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $129,603 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Arcata
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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