salaryColumbus is 24% 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
$1,314
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$91
👥 People living there
203,711
200,928
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
30.5%
19.5%
Own their home
50.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
19%
11%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $119,640 | +139% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $185,520 | +78% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,910 | +68% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $74,060 | +64% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $131,160 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $77,400 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $126,530 | +58% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $74,270 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $103,765 in Oxnard, 40% more in Oxnard.