salaryVancouver is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$105
👥 People living there
200,928
195,300
Commute to work
25.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
19.5%
32.3%
Own their home
54.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,300 | $101,010 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $105,090 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $54,780 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $97,200 | -19% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $82,330 | -17% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $121,050 | +17% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $155,330 | -16% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $56,240 | +11% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $57,225 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $87,723 in Vancouver, 18% more in Oxnard.