Oceanside, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 23.5% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $61,773 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher