Oxnard, CA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$79,265
across all roles
Cost Index
120
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,980/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Oxnard?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.49× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 120 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,592/mo, Oxnard is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
120
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,980
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,592
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$69,588
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.49×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Oxnard
By gross annual salary
- $249,290
- $248,018
- $246,288
- $241,900
- $239,219
- $239,205
- $236,779
- $233,311
- $224,456
- $221,711
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,935/mo
- $11,858/mo
- $11,753/mo
- $11,486/mo
- $11,323/mo
- $11,322/mo
- $11,174/mo
- $10,963/mo
- $10,424/mo
- $10,257/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Oxnard
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.