salaryNashville is 15% 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
$1,881
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$91
👥 People living there
690,130
200,928
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
48%
19.5%
Own their home
52.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
14.1%
11%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $119,640 | +74% in Oxnard |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $99,420 | +62% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $77,400 | +57% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $131,160 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $126,530 | +35% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $74,060 | +33% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $185,520 | +30% in Oxnard |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $79,020 | +28% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Nashville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $68,841 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $103,765 in Oxnard, 20% more in Oxnard.