salaryOxnard is 3% 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
$3,405
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$91
👥 People living there
311,690
200,928
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
70.6%
19.5%
Own their home
44.5%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.8%
11%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $77,400 | -21% in Oxnard |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $103,870 | -17% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $62,300 | -12% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $64,840 | -12% in Oxnard |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $148,800 | -8% in Oxnard |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $50,680 | +6% in Oxnard |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $69,710 | -6% in Oxnard |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,460 | $42,060 | -5% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Oxnard is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,474 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $58,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $103,765 in Oxnard, 42% more in Irvine.