salaryGreensboro is 19% 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
$1,496
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$91
👥 People living there
301,198
200,928
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
41%
19.5%
Own their home
50.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
17%
11%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro 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 | Greensboro | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $119,640 | +97% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $99,420 | +66% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $77,400 | +66% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $131,160 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $126,530 | +50% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,060 | +48% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $185,520 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | $154,760 | +28% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $71,416 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $103,765 in Oxnard, 36% more in Oxnard.