Oceanside, CA  Cost of Living

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Oceanside, CA Cost of Living

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

COST OF LIVINGOceansideCaliforniaUSA
  154.9149.9100
  108.3105.1100
  8998.3100
  239.7234.8100
  $786,000$733,500$338,100
  100.5102.4100
  112133.1100
  153.3118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Oceanside    20 Reviews
    Oceanside Love - 7/22/2019
    I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there... Read More

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    home sick - 12/15/2018
    from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my... Read More

    25 Years Lived In Oceanside - 1/20/2018
    Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low... Read More


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