salaryCharlotte is 14% 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
$1,881
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$91
👥 People living there
903,844
200,928
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
48%
19.5%
Own their home
51%
54.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $77,400 | +100% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $119,640 | +89% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $99,420 | +69% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $74,060 | +45% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $131,160 | +45% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $126,530 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $36,150 | +22% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $79,020 | +21% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,127 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $103,765 in Oxnard, 15% more in Oxnard.