salaryChattanooga is 21% 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
$1,537
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$91
👥 People living there
185,783
200,928
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
36%
19.5%
Own their home
52.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
19.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga 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 | Chattanooga | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $119,640 | +133% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $77,400 | +68% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,830 | $99,420 | +66% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $79,770 | $131,160 | +64% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,460 | $126,530 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $159,430 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $74,060 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $34,910 | +44% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $72,510 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $103,765 in Oxnard, 33% more in Oxnard.