Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Oxnard vs Shreveport
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oxnard, CA
$66,909/yr
Shreveport, LA
$49,704/yr
Our recommendation: Shreveport, LA
Shreveport offers $252 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Oxnard
Shreveport
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,909
$49,704
+$17,205
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,070
$3,024
+$1,046
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
72
+48 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,230
$1,932
+$1,298
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,980
$980
+$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$840
$1,092
$252
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.26×
1.57×
-0.31×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-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.