salaryCorpus Christi is 19% 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
$1,516
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$91
👥 People living there
317,419
200,928
Commute to work
21.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.4%
19.5%
Own their home
57.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi 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 | Corpus Christi | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $99,420 | +65% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $119,640 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $77,400 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $82,690 | $131,160 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $74,060 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $34,910 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $126,530 | +50% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $185,520 | +44% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $71,565 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $103,765 in Oxnard, 30% more in Oxnard.