Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nashua, NH
VS
Oxnard, CA
🏆 Nashua leads 17 of 23 categories
Nashua
New Hampshire
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$88,766
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
90,943
Oxnard
California
6
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.
Nashua, NH
Pros
Homes cost $242k less ($344,900 vs $587,200)
73% less violent crime than Oxnard
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $310/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,907)
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.1%)
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 35°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 85°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Nashua
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 106.1 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Nashua
Violent Crime
73% lower
160.5 vs 596.4 per 100k
Nashua
Median Home Value
$242k less
$344,900 vs $587,200
Nashua
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.1% vs 5.9% unemployment
Nashua
Summer Heat
11.8°F warmer
July avg high 84.7°F vs 72.9°F
Oxnard
Median Income
$1,643
$90,409 vs $88,766/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nashua, NH | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $344,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $587,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,907⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,766 | $90,409 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 25.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 12.2% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 49 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 92.2% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Nashua School District | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 34.5°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.7°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 90,943 | 202,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.1 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.5% ✓ Higher | 54.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | 26.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.4% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashua's cost of living index is 106.1 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Nashua is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nashua leads 17 of 23 categories. Nashua 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 Nashua to Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($344,900 vs $587,200 median home), income ($88,766 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nashua, NH and Oxnard, CA are about 2,612 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.