Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Oxnard vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oxnard, CA
$207,379/yr
Brownsville, TX
$149,609/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $2,113 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Oxnard
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$207,379
$149,609
+$57,770
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,616
$9,101
+$3,515
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
68
+52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,230
$1,828
+$1,402
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,980
$920
+$1,060
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,386
$7,273
+$2,113
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.91×
4.98×
-1.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.