salaryRichmond is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$141
👥 People living there
200,928
229,359
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
19.5%
45.6%
Own their home
54.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
11%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $62,720 | -48% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $61,290 | -38% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $51,870 | -30% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $93,580 | -29% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $144,910 | -22% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $60,790 | -21% in Richmond |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,020 | $64,030 | -19% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $154,760 | $126,810 | -18% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $53,119 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Richmond?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $69,657 in Richmond, 49% more in Oxnard.