salaryAkron is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oxnard to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$91
👥 People living there
189,247
200,928
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
23.6%
19.5%
Own their home
50.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $131,160 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $119,640 | +60% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $126,530 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $159,430 | +51% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $185,520 | +47% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $79,020 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $77,400 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $99,420 | +27% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $103,765 in Oxnard, 50% more in Oxnard.