Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.5% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $35,503 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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