salaryDenver is 4% 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
$2,065
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$91
👥 People living there
718,877
200,928
Commute to work
24.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
56.5%
19.5%
Own their home
48.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
11.2%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $131,160 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $99,420 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $103,870 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $80,100 | -19% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $119,640 | +17% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $159,430 | +16% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $154,760 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $74,060 | +14% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $62,695 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $103,765 in Oxnard, 2% more in Oxnard.