Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Oceanside, California


The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 66.4% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,200 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Oceanside, CA
Compared to Salem, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.