salaryBrownsville is 29% 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
$1,204
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$91
👥 People living there
189,177
200,928
Commute to work
21.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.5%
19.5%
Own their home
61.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
23.7%
11%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $119,640 | +111% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $74,060 | +108% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $185,520 | +80% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $80,100 | +69% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $77,400 | +67% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,910 | +66% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $131,160 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,350 | $99,420 | +57% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $77,139 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $103,765 in Oxnard, 46% more in Oxnard.