salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$168
👥 People living there
200,928
990,138
Commute to work
25.3 min
27.3 min
College degree
19.5%
47.3%
Own their home
54.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $152,100 | +97% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $141,960 | +77% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $107,560 | +73% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $216,740 | +65% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $301,320 | +62% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $163,860 | +58% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $231,560 | +56% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $154,760 | $223,640 | +45% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Oxnard and San Jose cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $59,940 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or San Jose?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $157,922 in San Jose, 34% more in San Jose.