salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$148
👥 People living there
200,928
222,758
Commute to work
25.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
19.5%
34.5%
Own their home
54.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $57,280 | +64% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $101,780 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $95,230 | +53% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $146,030 | +41% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $101,090 | +31% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $102,170 | +28% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $36,150 | $44,210 | +22% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $61,500 | +21% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Oxnard and Tacoma cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $60,325 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $92,626 in Tacoma, 12% more in Oxnard.