salarySacramento is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$127
👥 People living there
200,928
528,706
Commute to work
25.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
19.5%
37.1%
Own their home
54.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $171,460 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $61,970 | +22% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $94,080 | +22% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $108,820 | $130,150 | +20% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $172,010 | +16% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $74,830 | +15% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $118,460 | +14% in Sacramento |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $139,640 | -12% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Sacramento is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,152 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $57,903 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $94,176 in Sacramento, 10% more in Oxnard.