Oceanside, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 34.5% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $32,752 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Tucson
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Oceanside, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower