Cost of Living in Oxnard, CA
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
110.5
U.S. average = 100 · #9 of 387
Median wage
$52,510
all jobs · $3,541/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$2,250
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Oxnard, CA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
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Prices in Oxnard, CA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.5 | +10.5% |
| Housing | 171.1 | +71.1% |
| Goods | 105.2 | +5.2% |
| Utilities | 152.9 | +52.9% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Oxnard, CA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,998 | $79,920/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,250 | $90,000/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,693 | $107,720/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,652 | $146,080/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,240 | $169,600/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Oxnard, CA
Your take-home pay
$42,489
per year · effective tax rate 19.1%
$3,541Monthly
$1,770Twice a month
$1,634Every 2 weeks
$20.43Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,121
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,256
- Medicare (1.45%)$761
- California income tax$1,200
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$683
- Take-home pay$42,489
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 6.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Oxnard, CA
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $193,890 | $128,049 | $115,846 |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $122,697 | $111,004 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $179,760 | $119,307 | $107,937 |
| Financial Manager | $169,900 | $113,613 | $102,785 |
| Marketing Manager | $169,540 | $113,405 | $102,597 |
| Pharmacist | $160,430 | $108,144 | $97,838 |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $107,566 | $97,315 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $159,120 | $107,387 | $97,153 |
| Managers, All Other | $156,730 | $106,007 | $95,905 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $147,180 | $100,492 | $90,915 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $91,240 | $82,545 |
| Construction Manager | $130,700 | $90,975 | $82,305 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,880 | $90,501 | $81,876 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $126,540 | $88,572 | $80,131 |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $88,567 | $80,126 |
| Data Scientist | $126,360 | $88,468 | $80,037 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,250 | $88,405 | $79,980 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,990 | $86,522 | $78,277 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $120,370 | $84,981 | $76,882 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,970 | $84,742 | $76,666 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard, CA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area are 110.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 171.1%. It is the #9 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Oxnard, CA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $66,320 in Oxnard, CA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $52,510.
How much is rent in Oxnard, CA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Oxnard, CA are $1,998 for a studio, $2,250 for one bedroom, $2,693 for two bedrooms and $3,652 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Oxnard, CA
Management Occupations
- Architectural and Engineering Manager — $179,760
- Financial Manager — $169,900
- Marketing Manager — $169,540
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $159,120
- Managers, All Other — $156,730
- Construction Manager — $130,700
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $126,540
- Industrial Production Manager — $126,250
- Administrative Services Manager — $120,370
- Sales Manager — $107,720
- General and Operations Manager — $103,870
- Social and Community Service Manager — $80,840
- Food Service Manager — $75,610
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $70,000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Logistician — $108,340
- Project Management Specialist — $104,990
- Management Analyst — $102,570
- Compliance Officer — $92,690
- Accountant and Auditor — $90,340
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $87,340
- Human Resources Specialist — $80,560
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $80,100
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $79,390
- Loan Officer — $64,470
- Training and Development Specialist — $60,100
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $159,430
- Data Scientist — $126,360
- Computer Systems Analyst — $119,970
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $106,290
- Computer User Support Specialist — $71,620
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $147,180
- Electrical Engineer — $129,880
- Engineers, All Other — $122,990
- Mechanical Engineer — $117,380
- Civil Engineer — $108,820
- Industrial Engineer — $101,630
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician — $97,680
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $100,790
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $75,580
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $64,910
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $52,180
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $185,520
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $74,780
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $108,850
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $104,810
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $103,880
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $99,420
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $77,230
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $62,260
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — $61,040
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $48,720
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $47,860
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $46,120
- Tutor — $43,770
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Coach and Scout — $45,390
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $193,890
- Pharmacist — $160,430
- Registered Nurse — $131,160
- Dental Hygienist — $126,530
- Physical Therapist — $116,770
- Speech-Language Pathologist — $115,060
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $79,020
- Pharmacy Technician — $50,720
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Dental Assistant — $58,930
- Medical Assistant — $50,680
- Nursing Assistant — $46,800
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker — $45,530
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,320
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $119,640
- Firefighter — $77,400
- Protective Service Workers, All Other — $46,760
- Security Guard — $40,960
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $37,650
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Chef and Head Cook — $62,620
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $46,070
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $44,570
- Cooks, Fast Food — $42,530
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $42,370
- Cooks, Restaurant — $42,060
- Food Preparation Worker — $37,680
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $37,480
- Dishwasher — $36,670
- Bartender — $35,590
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $35,370
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $34,970
- Waiter and Waitress — $34,910
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $44,790
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $41,590
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $37,530
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $57,230
- Recreation Worker — $38,930
- Childcare Worker — $38,340
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $37,440
- Animal Caretaker — $36,620
- Manicurist and Pedicurist — $36,130
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $35,330
Sales and Related Occupations
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $91,690
- Insurance Sales Agent — $77,780
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $77,300
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $75,990
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $64,670
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other — $53,630
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $52,570
- Parts Salesperson — $44,910
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $44,140
- Retail Salesperson — $36,880
- Cashier — $36,150
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $82,250
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $73,260
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $71,670
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $66,440
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $60,330
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $58,250
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $57,670
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $54,170
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $50,490
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $49,800
- Customer Service Representative — $49,190
- Office Clerks, General — $48,370
- Teller — $47,490
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $46,940
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $46,520
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $43,610
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $89,810
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $83,290
- Carpenter — $74,060
- Electrician — $64,840
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $64,080
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $63,760
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $62,300
- Construction Laborer — $58,950
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $53,460
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $88,840
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $69,710
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $69,200
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $65,160
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $54,570
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $50,240
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $75,310
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $57,310
- Machinist — $56,530
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $54,560
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $51,240
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $47,070
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $45,310
- Baker — $41,380
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $39,580
- Production Workers, All Other — $37,470
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $59,590
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,120
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $45,640
- Light Truck Driver — $44,620
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,540
- Driver/Sales Worker — $42,010
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $41,920
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,350
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $36,910
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $35,730