salaryMontgomery is 23% 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
$1,304
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$91
👥 People living there
197,494
200,928
Commute to work
20.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.8%
19.5%
Own their home
54.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
21.5%
11%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $119,640 | +147% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $126,530 | +110% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $99,420 | +67% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $131,160 | +65% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $77,400 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $74,060 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $154,760 | +52% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $125,290 | $185,520 | +48% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $73,951 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $103,765 in Oxnard, 41% more in Oxnard.