salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$91
👥 People living there
914,802
200,928
Commute to work
21.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.2%
19.5%
Own their home
44.1%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $131,160 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $185,520 | +35% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $126,530 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $159,430 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $79,020 | +28% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $99,420 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,400 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $36,150 | +20% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,468 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $103,765 in Oxnard, 31% more in Oxnard.