salaryMesa is 7% 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
$1,826
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$91
👥 People living there
511,764
200,928
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
32.5%
19.5%
Own their home
64.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.3%
11%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $99,420 | +68% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $119,640 | +41% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $185,520 | +37% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $131,160 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $34,910 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,400 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $126,530 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $74,060 | +23% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $64,192 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $103,765 in Oxnard, 14% more in Oxnard.