salaryLas Vegas is 10% 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
$1,806
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$91
👥 People living there
660,400
200,928
Commute to work
25.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
27.7%
19.5%
Own their home
56.6%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14%
11%
Unemployment
7.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas 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 | Las Vegas | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $119,640 | +54% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $99,420 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $77,400 | +31% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $34,910 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $131,160 | +26% in Oxnard |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $49,190 | +24% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $185,520 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $36,150 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $66,178 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $103,765 in Oxnard, 23% more in Oxnard.