salaryChicago is 7% 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
$1,983
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$91
👥 People living there
2,711,226
200,928
Commute to work
33.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
44.3%
19.5%
Own their home
46%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.8%
11%
Unemployment
8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $103,380 | $62,300 | -40% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $64,840 | -37% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $131,160 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $99,420 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,260 | $126,530 | +26% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $127,940 | $154,760 | +21% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $134,380 | $159,430 | +19% in Oxnard |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,490 | $119,970 | +16% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Chicago is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,983 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $64,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $103,765 in Oxnard, 19% more in Oxnard.