salaryOxnard is 4% 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
$2,511
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$91
👥 People living there
439,418
200,928
Commute to work
29.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
48.7%
19.5%
Own their home
42.3%
54.4%
Below poverty line
13.4%
11%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $80,100 | -35% in Oxnard |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $148,800 | -32% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $77,400 | -32% in Oxnard |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $103,870 | -31% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $64,840 | -30% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $131,160 | -30% in Oxnard |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $62,300 | -20% in Oxnard |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $90,340 | -18% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Oxnard is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,474 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $57,364 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $103,765 in Oxnard, 6% more in Oakland.