Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 6.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $93,594 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower