salaryMinneapolis is 5% 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
$1,649
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$91
👥 People living there
427,246
200,928
Commute to work
22 min
25.3 min
College degree
55.5%
19.5%
Own their home
47.7%
54.4%
Below poverty line
16%
11%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis 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 | Minneapolis | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $77,400 | +97% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $62,300 | -39% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $34,910 | +35% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $131,160 | +27% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $99,420 | +25% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | $119,640 | +23% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $159,430 | +22% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $64,840 | -21% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $63,270 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $103,765 in Oxnard, 16% more in Oxnard.