Oceanside, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9 percent higher than the U.S. average and 3.3 percent lower than the average for California.
A typical home costs $786,000, which is 132.5 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2 percent more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oceanside costs $2,610 per month, which is 82.5 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6 percent more than the state average of $2,150.
To live comfortably in Oceanside, California, a minimum annual income of $150,480 for a family, and $82,000 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Oceanside is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Oceanside, California is more expensive.
Oceanside cost of living is 154.9