salaryScottsdale is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$182
👥 People living there
200,928
243,821
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
19.5%
61.9%
Own their home
54.4%
67%
Below poverty line
11%
7.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $59,180 | -40% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $47,530 | +36% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $85,050 | -29% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $135,670 | -27% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $100,830 | -23% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $61,780 | -20% in Scottsdale |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $102,520 | -19% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $60,320 | -19% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Scottsdale is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,287 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $56,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 13% more in Scottsdale.