salaryAlbuquerque is 16% 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
$1,401
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$91
👥 People living there
562,218
200,928
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
39.2%
19.5%
Own their home
61.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
11%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $77,400 | +82% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $119,640 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $185,520 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $79,020 | +38% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $131,160 | +37% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $126,530 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $99,420 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $50,680 | +29% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $69,412 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $103,765 in Oxnard, 29% more in Oxnard.