salaryMilwaukee 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
$1,284
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$91
👥 People living there
566,973
200,928
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
27.4%
19.5%
Own their home
41.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
22.8%
11%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $77,400 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $119,640 | +46% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $185,520 | +42% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $131,160 | +35% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $159,430 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $126,530 | +28% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $62,300 | -26% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $68,416 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $103,765 in Oxnard, 44% more in Oxnard.