salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,867
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$91
👥 People living there
310,178
200,928
Commute to work
32.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
19.7%
19.5%
Own their home
24.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
23.4%
11%
Unemployment
11.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark 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 | Newark | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $103,870 | -34% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $77,400 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $34,910 | -27% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $62,300 | -21% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $80,100 | -20% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $79,020 | $64,840 | -18% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $126,530 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $90,340 | -14% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Newark and Oxnard cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $58,918 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $103,765 in Oxnard, 46% more in Oxnard.