Burbank, CA vs Oxnard, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oxnard is 26% cheaper than Burbank. With a cost index of 150 vs 189, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oxnard to Burbank should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $2,089/month compared to $1,962/month in Oxnard — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oxnard is more affordable at $617,800 median vs $1,041,100.

Median household income in Burbank is $95,816 compared to $93,372 in Oxnard (+2.6%). Burbank does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 25.2% in Oxnard.