San Marcos, California vs. Oxnard, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxnard, California is 10.2% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $44,916 in Oxnard, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxnard, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Oxnard
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Oxnard, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Oxnard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower