Pasadena, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 21.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $39,316 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher