salarySan Antonio is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$179
👥 People living there
200,928
1,479,835
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
19.5%
29%
Own their home
54.4%
52.2%
Below poverty line
11%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $73,860 | -38% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $61,720 | -38% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $48,900 | -34% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $94,370 | -28% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $137,690 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $39,180 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $98,480 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,800 | $36,800 | -21% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $51,414 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $70,163 in San Antonio, 48% more in Oxnard.