salaryCincinnati is 16% 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
$1,379
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$91
👥 People living there
311,224
200,928
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
41.8%
19.5%
Own their home
39.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
25.5%
11%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $131,160 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $99,420 | +54% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $119,640 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $185,520 | +42% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $77,400 | +32% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $159,430 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $36,150 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $74,060 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $69,540 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $103,765 in Oxnard, 45% more in Oxnard.