Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Oxnard vs Las Vegas
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oxnard, CA
$150,341/yr
Las Vegas, NV
$102,340/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $2,260 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Oxnard
Las Vegas
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$150,341
$102,340
+$48,001
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,146
$6,226
+$2,920
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
96
+24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,230
$2,570
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,980
$1,470
+$510
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,916
$3,656
+$2,260
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.83×
2.42×
+0.41×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Oxnard — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.