salaryMobile is 25% 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
$1,257
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$91
👥 People living there
203,416
200,928
Commute to work
22.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
32%
19.5%
Own their home
54%
54.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
11%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $119,640 | +155% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $126,530 | +108% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $77,400 | +65% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 | $131,160 | +65% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $99,420 | +63% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $74,060 | +53% in Oxnard |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $46,800 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $154,760 | +47% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $75,280 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $103,765 in Oxnard, 44% more in Oxnard.