salaryBuffalo is 15% 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
$1,397
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$91
👥 People living there
276,854
200,928
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
31.2%
19.5%
Own their home
43%
54.4%
Below poverty line
26%
11%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $126,530 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $119,640 | +48% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $185,520 | +42% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $131,160 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $99,420 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,910 | -25% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $159,430 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $79,020 | +25% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,196 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $103,765 in Oxnard, 48% more in Oxnard.