salaryBaton Rouge is 22% 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
$1,107
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$91
👥 People living there
222,771
200,928
Commute to work
21 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.6%
19.5%
Own their home
47.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
25.7%
11%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge 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 | Baton Rouge | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $119,640 | +146% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $77,400 | +133% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $34,910 | +131% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $185,520 | +82% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,310 | $99,420 | +68% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $81,130 | $131,160 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $159,430 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $46,800 | +50% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $73,056 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $103,765 in Oxnard, 48% more in Oxnard.