salaryOxnard is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$104
👥 People living there
200,928
830,235
Commute to work
25.3 min
30.4 min
College degree
19.5%
60.3%
Own their home
54.4%
38.2%
Below poverty line
11%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $123,250 | +54% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $219,080 | +47% in San Francisco |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $113,700 | +47% in San Francisco |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $149,990 | +44% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $92,830 | +43% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $186,610 | +42% in San Francisco |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $77,880 | +25% in San Francisco |
| Accountant | $90,340 | $110,730 | +23% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Oxnard is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,474 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $62,757 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $152,036 in San Francisco, 32% more in San Francisco.