salaryDurham is 13% 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
$1,797
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$91
👥 People living there
291,467
200,928
Commute to work
22.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
57.3%
19.5%
Own their home
52.3%
54.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $77,400 | +102% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $119,640 | +99% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $99,420 | +93% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $74,060 | +44% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $185,520 | +40% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $126,530 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $36,150 | +21% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,950 | $79,020 | +18% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $67,971 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $103,765 in Oxnard, 15% more in Oxnard.