Oceanside, California vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 29.2% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $22,669 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Oceanside, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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