salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$131
👥 People living there
200,928
1,389,526
Commute to work
25.3 min
23.5 min
College degree
19.5%
51%
Own their home
54.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
11%
11%
Unemployment
6.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $64,840 | $76,160 | +17% in San Diego |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $72,510 | +16% in San Diego |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $119,600 | +15% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,060 | $46,440 | +10% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $163,860 | +10% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $70,900 | -8% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $110,400 | -8% in San Diego |
| HVAC Technician | $69,710 | $74,880 | +7% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Oxnard and San Diego cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $60,734 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or San Diego?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $116,561 in San Diego, 11% more in San Diego.