salaryAustin is 13% 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
$1,932
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$91
👥 People living there
979,539
200,928
Commute to work
23.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.6%
19.5%
Own their home
43.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
12%
11%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $74,060 | +47% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $119,640 | +45% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $131,160 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $77,400 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,910 | +28% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $79,020 | +22% in Oxnard |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $46,800 | +21% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $67,628 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $103,765 in Oxnard, 3% more in Oxnard.