Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Oxnard, CA
🏆 Lynn leads 15 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Oxnard
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409 ✓ Higher
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.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Homes cost $144k less ($442,800 vs $587,200)
Rent averages $396/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,907)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Oxnard by $20,363/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Longer commutes — 31.3 min average each way
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Households earn $20,363 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 36°F
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 80°F
Cons
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Lynn
Violent Crime
4% lower
574.6 vs 596.4 per 100k
Lynn
Median Home Value
$144k less
$442,800 vs $587,200
Lynn
Summer Heat
7.4°F warmer
July avg high 80.3°F vs 72.9°F
Oxnard
Median Income
$20,363
$90,409 vs $70,046/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $587,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,907⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $90,409 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 202,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 54.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 26.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Lynn is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lynn leads 15 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 15 and Oxnard wins 8. 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 Lynn to Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $587,200 median home), income ($70,046 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Oxnard, CA are about 2,640 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.