Salinas, California vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 4.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $51,993 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Salinas, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher