salaryLubbock is 21% 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
$1,301
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$91
👥 People living there
264,814
200,928
Commute to work
16.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
35.1%
19.5%
Own their home
51.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.9%
11%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock 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 | Lubbock | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $74,060 | +70% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $99,420 | +68% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $131,160 | +61% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $119,640 | +55% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,910 | +55% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $80,100 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $185,520 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,340 | $126,530 | +47% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $72,627 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $103,765 in Oxnard, 37% more in Oxnard.