salaryPhoenix is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$181
👥 People living there
200,928
1,642,323
Commute to work
25.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
19.5%
33.6%
Own their home
54.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
11%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $59,180 | -40% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $47,530 | +36% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $85,050 | -29% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $135,670 | -27% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $100,830 | -23% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $61,780 | -20% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $102,520 | -19% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $60,320 | -19% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $56,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $87,717 in Phoenix, 18% more in Oxnard.