Oceanside, California vs. Happy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Happy, Texas is 49.1% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $25,462 in Happy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy, Texas is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Happy
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Happy, TX
Compared to Oceanside, Happy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.