Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Hattiesburg vs Oxnard
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hattiesburg, MS
$51,137/yr
Oxnard, CA
$66,909/yr
Our recommendation: Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg offers $300 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hattiesburg
Oxnard
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,137
$66,909
$15,772
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,111
$4,070
$959
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
76
120
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,971
$3,230
$1,259
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,133
$1,980
$847
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,140
$840
+$300
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
1.26×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+2
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.