Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 9.7% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $45,175 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Oceanside, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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