salaryColorado Springs is 10% 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
$1,901
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$91
👥 People living there
487,887
200,928
Commute to work
22.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
42.7%
19.5%
Own their home
60.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
9%
11%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $185,520 | +74% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $99,420 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $131,160 | +36% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $119,640 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,060 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $34,910 | -24% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $77,400 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $134,280 | $159,430 | +19% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $65,855 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $103,765 in Oxnard, 12% more in Oxnard.
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