salaryAnchorage is 5% 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
$1,651
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$91
👥 People living there
288,976
200,928
Commute to work
18.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.7%
19.5%
Own their home
63.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $159,430 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,910 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $62,300 | -33% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $99,420 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $64,840 | -21% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $185,520 | +21% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $77,400 | +19% in Oxnard |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $69,710 | -19% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $62,911 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $103,765 in Oxnard, 7% more in Anchorage.