salaryPhiladelphia is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$112
👥 People living there
200,928
1,579,706
Commute to work
25.3 min
31.7 min
College degree
19.5%
35.4%
Own their home
54.4%
51.8%
Below poverty line
11%
21.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $89,580 | -25% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $101,180 | -23% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $78,570 | -21% in Philadelphia |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $100,820 | -20% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $74,860 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $121,630 | +17% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $61,780 | -17% in Philadelphia |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $133,040 | -17% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $55,668 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 55% more in Oxnard.