salaryBoise City is 12% 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
$1,711
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$91
👥 People living there
237,242
200,928
Commute to work
18.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
47.5%
19.5%
Own their home
63.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.6%
11%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $185,520 | +69% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $119,970 | +48% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $74,060 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $119,640 | +41% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $131,160 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,650 | $126,530 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $80,100 | +28% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $67,405 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $103,765 in Oxnard, 13% more in Oxnard.