salaryFayetteville is 20% 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
$1,530
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$91
👥 People living there
210,815
200,928
Commute to work
19.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
29%
19.5%
Own their home
47.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
17.7%
11%
Unemployment
7.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $119,640 | +148% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $77,400 | +110% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $99,420 | +83% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $185,520 | +72% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $74,060 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $131,160 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $49,190 | +40% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $80,100 | +39% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $72,105 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $103,765 in Oxnard, 39% more in Oxnard.