salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$91
👥 People living there
201,528
200,928
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.7%
19.5%
Own their home
50.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 | Augusta | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $119,640 | +105% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,910 | +90% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $77,400 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $126,530 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $99,420 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $185,520 | +50% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $131,160 | +49% in Oxnard |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $69,710 | +43% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $72,163 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $103,765 in Oxnard, 42% more in Oxnard.