Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Oxnard vs Nampa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oxnard, CA
$113,540/yr
Nampa, ID
$80,900/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $1,148 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Oxnard
Nampa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$113,540
$80,900
+$32,640
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,907
$4,921
+$1,986
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
89
+31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,230
$2,392
+$838
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,980
$1,350
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,677
$2,529
+$1,148
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.14×
2.06×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.