Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 86.1% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $253,105 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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