Salary Comparison
Derrick Operators: Biloxi vs Oxnard
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Biloxi, MS
$55,468/yr
Oxnard, CA
$73,606/yr
Our recommendation: Biloxi, MS
Biloxi offers $106 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Biloxi
Oxnard
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,468
$73,606
$18,138
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,374
$4,478
$1,104
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
120
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$3,230
$1,210
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$1,980
$818
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,354
$1,248
+$106
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.67×
1.39×
+0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.