salaryRiverside is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$163
👥 People living there
200,928
319,069
Commute to work
25.3 min
31.3 min
College degree
19.5%
25.7%
Own their home
54.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
11%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $105,730 | -16% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $133,270 | -16% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $101,870 | -15% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $169,920 | +14% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $69,840 | -13% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,970 | $105,030 | -12% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $72,790 | +12% in Riverside |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,920 | $46,060 | +10% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $57,779 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Riverside?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $98,192 in Riverside, 6% more in Oxnard.