salaryMadison is 14% 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
$1,723
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$91
👥 People living there
278,001
200,928
Commute to work
19.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.9%
19.5%
Own their home
46%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16.4%
11%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $99,420 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $185,520 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $119,640 | +48% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $77,400 | +37% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $131,160 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $62,300 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $126,530 | +26% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $79,020 | +22% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $68,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $103,765 in Oxnard, 19% more in Oxnard.