What is a pro or con of living in Oceanside, Californiacompared to Valparaiso, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Oceanside.

What salary do I need to live in Oceanside, California copmared to Valparaiso, Indiana?

A salary of $85,000 in Valparaiso, Indiana should increase to $123,199 in Oceanside, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALPARAISO vs. OCEANSIDE
Cost of Living Comparison

Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 44.9% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $123,199 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso, IN vs. Oceanside, CA

Compared to Valparaiso, Oceanside is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

139.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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