salaryOmaha is 20% 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
$1,448
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$91
👥 People living there
488,837
200,928
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.3 min
College degree
40.1%
19.5%
Own their home
57.4%
54.4%
Below poverty line
13.5%
11%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha 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 | Omaha | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $99,420 | +59% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $131,160 | +55% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $119,640 | +49% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $131,730 | $185,520 | +41% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $74,060 | +40% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,170 | $126,530 | +34% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $80,100 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $125,220 | $159,430 | +27% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $72,157 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $103,765 in Oxnard, 24% more in Oxnard.