Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Suffolk 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 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,758
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 49°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 87°F
Households earn $2,651 more per year on average
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 Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Pros
Homes cost $273k less ($314,400 vs $587,200)
38% less violent crime than Oxnard
Rent averages $531/mo less ($1,376 vs $1,907)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
More college-educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
Median income trails Oxnard by $2,651/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Median Income
$2,651
$90,409 vs $87,758/yr
Suffolk
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Suffolk
Violent Crime
38% lower
371.0 vs 596.4 per 100k
Suffolk
Median Home Value
$273k less
$314,400 vs $587,200
Suffolk
Summer Heat
13.9°F warmer
July avg high 86.8°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High | $314,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High | $1,376⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 ✓ Higher | $87,758 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 7.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 32.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 49.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 86.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 23.6% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Suffolk is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 15 of 23 categories. Oxnard wins 8 and Suffolk 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $314,400 median home), income ($90,409 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Suffolk, VA are about 2,383 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.