salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,808
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$91
👥 People living there
276,375
200,928
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.2%
19.5%
Own their home
59.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
11%
Unemployment
8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,160 | $64,840 | -15% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $62,300 | -14% in Oxnard |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $103,870 | -13% in Oxnard |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $42,060 | -9% in Oxnard |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $148,800 | -9% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $77,400 | +9% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $119,640 | +8% in Oxnard |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $69,710 | -7% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and Oxnard cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $59,274 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $103,765 in Oxnard, 12% more in Chula Vista.