salaryParadise is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$142
👥 People living there
200,928
185,913
Commute to work
25.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
19.5%
24.1%
Own their home
54.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
11%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $77,750 | -35% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $65,040 | -35% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $59,280 | -23% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $27,110 | -22% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $103,940 | -21% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,190 | $39,560 | -20% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $150,510 | -19% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $36,150 | $29,360 | -19% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $54,399 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Paradise?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $63,836 in Paradise, 63% more in Oxnard.