salaryDetroit is 10% 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
$1,347
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$91
👥 People living there
638,530
200,928
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
18.1%
19.5%
Own their home
50.3%
54.4%
Below poverty line
32.7%
11%
Unemployment
14%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $119,640 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $99,420 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $126,530 | +50% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $185,520 | +37% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $131,160 | +35% in Oxnard |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $50,680 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $62,300 | -28% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $77,400 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $66,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $103,765 in Oxnard, 58% more in Oxnard.