salaryRaleigh is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$133
👥 People living there
200,928
481,031
Commute to work
25.3 min
23 min
College degree
19.5%
54%
Own their home
54.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
11%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $65,860 | -45% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $45,640 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $60,170 | -39% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $84,830 | -35% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $50,820 | -31% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $131,920 | -29% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $98,800 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $154,760 | $124,300 | -20% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $53,282 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $92,099 in Raleigh, 13% more in Oxnard.