salaryOntario 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
$2,618
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$91
👥 People living there
180,547
200,928
Commute to work
31.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
22.5%
19.5%
Own their home
58%
54.4%
Below poverty line
12.4%
11%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $126,530 | +20% in Oxnard |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $159,430 | +20% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $119,640 | +17% in Oxnard |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $80,100 | +15% in Oxnard |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $119,970 | +14% in Oxnard |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $148,800 | -12% in Oxnard |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $64,840 | -11% in Oxnard |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,060 | $41,920 | -9% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Ontario is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,618 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $62,307 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $103,765 in Oxnard, 8% more in Oxnard.