salaryOxnard is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$105
👥 People living there
200,928
312,534
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
19.5%
18.3%
Own their home
54.4%
44.6%
Below poverty line
11%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $98,050 | +27% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $125,830 | +21% in Santa Ana |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $71,110 | +14% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $73,810 | +14% in Santa Ana |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | $161,470 | +9% in Santa Ana |
| HVAC Technician | $69,710 | $73,830 | +6% in Santa Ana |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $47,760 | -6% in Santa Ana |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,060 | $44,460 | +6% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Oxnard is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,474 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $61,646 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 2% more in Oxnard.