Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 28.2% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $224,276 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower