salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,946
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$91
👥 People living there
294,078
200,928
Commute to work
36.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
54.8%
19.5%
Own their home
27.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
15.6%
11%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $103,870 | -34% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $77,400 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $34,910 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $62,300 | -21% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $80,100 | -20% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $79,020 | $64,840 | -18% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $126,530 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $90,340 | -14% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Jersey City and Oxnard cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $58,918 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $103,765 in Oxnard, 2% more in Jersey City.