Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Naperville, IL
VS
Oxnard, CA
🏆 Naperville leads 17 of 23 categories
Naperville
Illinois
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089
Oxnard
California
6
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.
Naperville, IL
Pros
86% less violent crime than Oxnard
Households earn $53,345 more per year on average
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $105k less ($482,600 vs $587,200)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.5%)
Cons
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 33°F
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 86°F
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $53,345/yr
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Naperville
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$53,345
$143,754 vs $90,409/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
86% lower
83.7 vs 596.4 per 100k
Naperville
Median Home Value
$105k less
$482,600 vs $587,200
Naperville
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.9% unemployment
Naperville
Summer Heat
12.6°F warmer
July avg high 85.5°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $482,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $587,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,787⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,907⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $143,754 ✓ Higher | $90,409 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 23.5% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 30 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 22 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A+ (135) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.9% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 97.5% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Naperville CUSD 203 | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 32.8°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 85.5°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.3" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.3" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 149,089 | 202,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.5 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.4% ✓ Higher | 54.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | 26.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Naperville's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 17 of 23 categories. Naperville wins 17 and Oxnard wins 6. 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 Naperville to Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($482,600 vs $587,200 median home), income ($143,754 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Naperville, IL and Oxnard, CA are about 1,759 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.