Grand Prairie is 14% 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
$1,883
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$91
👥 People living there
201,883
200,928
Commute to work
28 min
25.3 min
College degree
30%
19.5%
Own their home
58.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
12.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $68,331 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $103,765 in Oxnard, 15% more in Oxnard.