salaryModesto is 6% 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
$1,988
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$91
👥 People living there
219,215
200,928
Commute to work
30.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
21.2%
19.5%
Own their home
58.9%
54.4%
Below poverty line
13.3%
11%
Unemployment
7.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $159,430 | +33% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $119,640 | +22% in Oxnard |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $119,970 | +20% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $64,840 | -15% in Oxnard |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $148,800 | -14% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $185,520 | +13% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $80,100 | +12% in Oxnard |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,630 | $41,920 | -10% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $63,703 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $103,765 in Oxnard, 17% more in Oxnard.