salaryHouston is 12% 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
$1,533
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$91
👥 People living there
2,328,253
200,928
Commute to work
27.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.6%
19.5%
Own their home
42.1%
54.4%
Below poverty line
19.9%
11%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $119,640 | +60% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,910 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $99,420 | +54% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $74,060 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $131,160 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $77,400 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | $79,020 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $46,800 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $67,242 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $103,765 in Oxnard, 33% more in Oxnard.