salaryBirmingham is 21% 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
$1,291
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$91
👥 People living there
198,173
200,928
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
31.1%
19.5%
Own their home
45.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
11%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $126,530 | +105% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $119,640 | +97% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $131,160 | +67% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $99,420 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $77,400 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $74,060 | +47% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $154,760 | +47% in Oxnard |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $69,710 | +43% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,367 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $103,765 in Oxnard, 52% more in Oxnard.