Home project costs in Oxnard, CA
Every project we cover, priced for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Oxnard sits 9th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 110.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 105.2 (20th). The metro has about 323,890 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. Asphalt driveway (+20%), gravel driveway (+19%) and French drain (+18%) sit highest, and laminate flooring (+2%), shower pan (+2%) and kitchen backsplash (+4%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, 0 miles away) shows a January average low of 46°F, a July average high of 73°F and 13 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, every month is workable; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Oxnard
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $32.90 | $40.05 | $60.07 | $28.78 | 1.39 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $26.64 | $29.95 | $39.26 | $30.67 | 0.98 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $26.24 | $30.81 | $45.99 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.21 | $31.17 | $41.06 | $30.38 | 1.03 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $23.08 | $26.71 | $35.04 | $26.77 | 1.00 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $28.37 | $30.21 | $35.66 | $26.65 | 1.13 |
Concrete & paving in Oxnard
The 7 jobs here average +15% versus the US in Oxnard, from +12% (concrete slab) to +20% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Oxnard | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,800 | +12% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Oxnard | 600 sq ft | $4,150 – $10,700 | +15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Oxnard | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,950 | +20% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Oxnard | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,100 | +19% |
| Paver patio cost in Oxnard | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Oxnard | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Oxnard | 400 sq ft | $3,600 – $8,950 | +12% |
Decks & outdoor in Oxnard
The 2 jobs here average +14% versus the US in Oxnard, from +13% (wood deck) to +16% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Oxnard | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
| Composite deck cost in Oxnard | 300 sq ft | $13,900 – $28,000 | +16% |
Building & additions in Oxnard
Across these 2 projects, Oxnard averages +12% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at +12% and home addition lowest at +12%.
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Oxnard | 576 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,000 | +12% |
| Home addition cost in Oxnard | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,900 | +12% |
Doors & windows in Oxnard
The 5 jobs here average +10% versus the US in Oxnard, from +8% (window replacement) to +11% (storm door).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Oxnard | 1 door | $770 – $4,000 | +9% |
| Storm door cost in Oxnard | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door cost in Oxnard | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement cost in Oxnard | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Patio door cost in Oxnard | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
Fencing in Oxnard
The 4 jobs here average +12% versus the US in Oxnard, from +9% (vinyl fence) to +17% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Oxnard | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Oxnard | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Oxnard | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,250 | +17% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Oxnard | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
Roofing & exterior in Oxnard
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in Oxnard, from +8% (gutters) to +15% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Oxnard | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,850 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Metal roof cost in Oxnard | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $35,300 | +9% |
| Gutters cost in Oxnard | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Oxnard | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Oxnard | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
Kitchen & bath in Oxnard
Across these 5 projects, Oxnard averages +6% against national midpoints. Kitchen cabinets is highest at +12% and shower pan lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Oxnard | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,800 | +12% |
| Shower pan cost in Oxnard | 1 pan | $930 – $2,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Oxnard | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Oxnard | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Oxnard | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Oxnard
Across these 5 projects, Oxnard averages +13% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at +18% and retaining wall lowest at +11%.
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Oxnard | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Retaining wall cost in Oxnard | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,800 | +11% |
| Sod installation cost in Oxnard | 1,500 sq ft | $1,650 – $3,650 | +11% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Oxnard | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,450 – $11,100 | +11% |
| Inground pool cost in Oxnard | 450 sq ft | $41,200 – $128,500 | +14% |
Flooring & interior in Oxnard
The 3 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Oxnard, from +2% (laminate flooring) to +8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Oxnard range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Oxnard | 500 sq ft | $5,950 – $13,400 | +8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Oxnard | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $7,150 | +2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Oxnard | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,500 | +5% |
Oxnard against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Oxnard comes out +11% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Visalia is the lowest at +5% (130 miles) and Los Angeles the highest at +13% (55 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | 110.5 | 105.2 | +11% | |
| Santa Maria, CA | 55 miles | 108.8 | 105.2 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 55 miles | 113.6 | 106.6 | +13% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 70 miles | 100.9 | 105.2 | +9% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 105 miles | 108.6 | 105.2 | +12% |
| Visalia, CA | 130 miles | 99.8 | 105.2 | +5% |
| San Diego, CA | 165 miles | 111.9 | 108.0 | +13% |