salaryKansas City 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
$1,535
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$91
👥 People living there
510,612
200,928
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
38.4%
19.5%
Own their home
55.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.6%
11%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $119,640 | +90% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $99,420 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $131,160 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $185,520 | +38% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $126,530 | +36% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | $159,430 | +28% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $77,400 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | $79,020 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $71,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $103,765 in Oxnard, 28% more in Oxnard.