salaryBakersfield 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
$2,018
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$91
👥 People living there
411,986
200,928
Commute to work
23.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
23.6%
19.5%
Own their home
60.6%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
11%
Unemployment
7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield 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 | Bakersfield | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $119,640 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $99,420 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $185,520 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $159,430 | +22% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $154,760 | -22% in Oxnard |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $119,970 | +19% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $80,100 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $64,840 | -15% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $65,738 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $103,765 in Oxnard, 16% more in Oxnard.