What is a pro or con of living in Huntsville, Alabamacompared to Oceanside, California?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in Huntsville.

What salary do I need to live in Huntsville, Alabama copmared to Oceanside, California?

A salary of $28,932 in Oceanside, California could decrease to $17,961 in Huntsville, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEANSIDE vs. HUNTSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Oceanside, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 37.9% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $17,961 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Oceanside, California

Oceanside, CA vs. Huntsville, AL

Compared to Oceanside, Huntsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

39.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Oceanside, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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