salaryMemphis is 20% 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
$1,399
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$91
👥 People living there
618,980
200,928
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
28%
19.5%
Own their home
44.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
23.1%
11%
Unemployment
8.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $126,530 | +61% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $131,160 | +61% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $75,410 | $119,640 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $74,060 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $34,910 | +42% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $134,440 | $185,520 | +38% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,140 | $79,020 | +34% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $71,947 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $103,765 in Oxnard, 46% more in Oxnard.