Oceanside, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Oceanside, California?
$12,540 / month
for a family, 132.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $150,480 for the year for a family.
$6,833 / month
for a single person, 43.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $82,000 for the year for a single person.

Oceanside cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Oceanside, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Oceanside, CA

Housing costs in Oceanside?
A typical home costs $786,000, which is 132.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2% 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% more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Oceanside?
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.

What does A.I. say about Oceanside?
The cost of living in Oceanside, CA is much higher than the average for the United States. According to data, the median house value in Oceanside is nearly double that of the US at $786,000 compared to $338,100 respectively. The overall cost of living in Oceanside is 146.1 which is 46.1 points higher than the US average of 100. These figures indicate that the cost of living in Oceanside is significantly higher than other areas of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOceansideCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  108.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.3100.0
  239.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  100.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  153.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Oceanside
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Over 6 years ago

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  More

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Over 7 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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