salaryJacksonville is 11% 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
$1,719
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$91
👥 People living there
977,670
200,928
Commute to work
24.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.2%
19.5%
Own their home
57.6%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.5%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $99,420 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $131,160 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $119,640 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $74,060 | +47% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $185,520 | +45% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,960 | $126,530 | +33% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $77,400 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $79,020 | +27% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $66,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $103,765 in Oxnard, 27% more in Oxnard.