Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
Oxnard, CA
🏆 Alexandria leads 13 of 23 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
157,594
Oxnard
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
202,279 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
63% less violent crime than Oxnard
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (3.2%)
Households earn $22,770 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 45°F
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Homes cost $69k less ($587,200 vs $655,700)
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 90°F
Rent averages $76/mo less ($1,907 vs $1,983)
Cons
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Alexandria by $22,770/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Higher unemployment (5.9% vs 3.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 108.6 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Alexandria
Median Income
$22,770
$113,179 vs $90,409/yr
Alexandria
Violent Crime
63% lower
219.1 vs 596.4 per 100k
Alexandria
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
3.2% vs 5.9% unemployment
Alexandria
Summer Heat
16.7°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 72.9°F
Oxnard
Median Home Value
$69k less
$587,200 vs $655,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $587,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,907⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $90,409 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 | 202,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 54.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 26.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Alexandria is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Alexandria leads 13 of 23 categories. Alexandria wins 13 and Oxnard wins 10. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Alexandria to Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $587,200 median home), income ($113,179 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and Oxnard, CA are about 2,340 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.