salaryEl Paso is 23% 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
$1,246
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$91
👥 People living there
680,130
200,928
Commute to work
23.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
28.1%
19.5%
Own their home
60.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
11%
Unemployment
6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $74,060 | +75% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,910 | +60% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $80,100 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $119,640 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $99,420 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $77,400 | +54% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $131,160 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $126,530 | +49% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $73,761 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $103,765 in Oxnard, 38% more in Oxnard.