Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 10.7% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,652 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Somerville, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower