What is a pro or con of living in Santa Maria, Californiacompared to Oceanside, California?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Santa Maria.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Maria, California copmared to Oceanside, California?

A salary of $159,000 in Oceanside, California could decrease to $132,119 in Santa Maria, California (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. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Oceanside, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 16.9% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $132,119 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Oceanside, California

Oceanside, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA

Compared to Oceanside, Santa Maria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

27.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Oceanside, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oceanside, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA

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