salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$3,112
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$91
👥 People living there
666,442
200,928
Commute to work
30.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
54.9%
19.5%
Own their home
35.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.6%
11%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boston | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,180 | $119,640 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $96,760 | $62,300 | -36% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,990 | $126,530 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $106,180 | $131,160 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Operations Manager | $133,800 | $103,870 | -22% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,390 | $80,100 | -22% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $79,910 | $64,840 | -19% in Oxnard |
| Pharmacist | $139,660 | $160,430 | +15% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Boston and Oxnard cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Boston?
About $61,257 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Boston or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $103,765 in Oxnard, 1% more in Boston.