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
$2,279
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$91
👥 People living there
455,548
200,928
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
35.6%
19.5%
Own their home
41.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.8%
11%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Oxnard for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | 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 Long Beach or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Oxnard is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,474 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $58,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $103,765 in Oxnard, 9% more in Oxnard.