salaryAtlanta is 10% 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
$1,999
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$91
👥 People living there
505,268
200,928
Commute to work
26.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.2%
19.5%
Own their home
46.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
11%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $119,640 | +96% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,910 | +89% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $77,400 | +64% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,060 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $154,760 | +38% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $185,520 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $131,160 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $99,420 | +30% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $66,282 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $103,765 in Oxnard, 11% more in Oxnard.