Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Richmond, VA
🏆 Richmond leads 15 of 23 categories
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
Richmond
Virginia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,606
Violent Crime Index
89 ✓ Safer
Population
227,171 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Households earn $30,803 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 48°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Richmond
Richmond, VA
Pros
Homes cost $279k less ($308,300 vs $587,200)
Rent averages $680/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,907)
44% less violent crime than Oxnard
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Oxnard by $30,803/yr
Property crime (3179.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Median Income
$30,803
$90,409 vs $59,606/yr
Richmond
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Richmond
Violent Crime
44% lower
336.9 vs 596.4 per 100k
Richmond
Median Home Value
$279k less
$308,300 vs $587,200
Richmond
Summer Heat
16.6°F warmer
July avg high 89.5°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High | $308,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High | $1,227 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 ✓ Higher | $59,606 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 114⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | Richmond City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 47.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 89.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 8.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 | 227,171 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 34.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% ✓ Higher | 43.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Richmond's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Richmond is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Richmond leads 15 of 23 categories. Oxnard wins 8 and Richmond wins 15. 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 Oxnard to Richmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $308,300 median home), income ($90,409 vs $59,606), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Richmond, VA are about 2,329 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.