salaryChesapeake is 13% 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
$1,849
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$91
👥 People living there
252,583
200,928
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.9%
19.5%
Own their home
74.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
9.4%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $119,640 | +100% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $99,420 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $131,160 | +47% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $74,060 | +44% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $185,520 | +39% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $77,400 | +36% in Oxnard |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $49,190 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $126,530 | +28% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $67,715 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $103,765 in Oxnard, 1% more in Oxnard.