San Marcos, Texas vs. Oxnard, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxnard, California is 39.5% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,730 in Oxnard, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxnard, California is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Oxnard
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Oxnard, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Oxnard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher