Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Oxnard, CA
🏆 Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Oxnard
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
202,279
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $178k less ($409,700 vs $587,200)
Rent averages $256/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,907)
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Oxnard by $11,724/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 29.4 min average each way
Oxnard, CA
Pros
37% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $11,724 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 47°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$178k less
$409,700 vs $587,200
Aurora
Summer Heat
17.5°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 72.9°F
Oxnard
Median Income
$11,724
$90,409 vs $78,685/yr
Oxnard
Violent Crime
37% lower
596.4 vs 947.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $587,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,907⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $90,409 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 202,279 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 54.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 26.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 14 and Oxnard wins 9. 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 Aurora to Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $587,200 median home), income ($78,685 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Oxnard, CA are about 884 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.