The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Oxnard vs Brownsville

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Oxnard, CA

$83,699/yr

Take-home$5,092/mo
Disposable$1,862/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Brownsville, TX

$60,383/yr

Take-home$3,673/mo
Disposable$1,845/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX

Brownsville offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Oxnard

Brownsville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$83,699

$60,383

+$23,316

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,092

$3,673

+$1,419

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

120

68

+52 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,230

$1,828

+$1,402

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,980

$920

+$1,060

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,862

$1,845

+$17

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.58ร—

2.01ร—

-0.43ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.