salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$109
👥 People living there
200,928
754,195
Commute to work
25.3 min
26 min
College degree
19.5%
68.4%
Own their home
54.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
11%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $57,280 | +64% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $101,780 | +57% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $95,230 | +53% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $146,030 | +41% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $101,090 | +31% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $102,170 | +28% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $36,150 | $44,210 | +22% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $61,500 | +21% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Oxnard and Seattle cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $60,325 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Seattle?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $133,583 in Seattle, 22% more in Seattle.