salaryAmarillo is 20% 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
$1,219
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$91
👥 People living there
201,885
200,928
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
26.6%
19.5%
Own their home
59.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
11%
Unemployment
3.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo 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 | Amarillo | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $99,420 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $77,400 | +60% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $74,060 | +55% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $34,910 | +54% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $119,640 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $131,160 | +51% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,990 | $126,530 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $108,820 | +43% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $72,229 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $103,765 in Oxnard, 31% more in Oxnard.