Salary Comparison
Engineers: Oxnard vs Delray Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oxnard, CA
$131,571/yr
Delray Beach, FL
$90,500/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $2,067 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Oxnard
Delray Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$131,571
$90,500
+$41,071
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,004
$5,505
+$2,499
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
108
+12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,230
$2,798
+$432
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,980
$1,610
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,774
$2,707
+$2,067
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.48×
1.97×
+0.51×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.