salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,474
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$96
👥 People living there
200,928
681,294
Commute to work
25.3 min
30 min
College degree
19.5%
64.2%
Own their home
54.4%
41.5%
Below poverty line
11%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $156,460 | +51% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $46,040 | +32% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $84,000 | -30% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $102,710 | -22% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $79,470 | -20% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $60,800 | -18% in Washington |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $75,930 | +17% in Washington |
| Plumber | $62,300 | $71,860 | +15% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Washington cheaper to live in?
Oxnard and Washington cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $59,104 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Washington?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $118,495 in Washington, 12% more in Washington.