salaryDallas is 7% 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
$1,760
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$91
👥 People living there
1,307,930
200,928
Commute to work
25.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.2%
19.5%
Own their home
42.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.7%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $99,420 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $74,060 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,910 | +44% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $131,160 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $119,640 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $126,530 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $79,020 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $46,800 | +21% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $64,333 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $103,765 in Oxnard, 27% more in Oxnard.