Oceanside, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 47.2% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $176,591 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in San Jose
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Oceanside, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher