Oceanside, California vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 41.9% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $104,600 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Minot
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Oceanside, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher