salaryBaltimore is 6% 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
$1,619
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$91
👥 People living there
573,243
200,928
Commute to work
29.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.1%
19.5%
Own their home
47.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
19.7%
11%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $119,640 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $185,520 | +40% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $131,160 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $99,420 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $74,060 | +19% in Oxnard |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $160,430 | +16% in Oxnard |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,850 | $49,190 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $138,900 | $159,430 | +15% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $63,472 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $103,765 in Oxnard, 35% more in Oxnard.