Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Virginia Beach, VA
🏆 Virginia Beach leads 18 of 23 categories
Oxnard
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
202,279
Virginia Beach
Virginia
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,544
Violent Crime Index
24 ✓ Safer
Population
457,900 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 50°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 87°F
Households earn $2,865 more per year on average
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
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
Pros
Homes cost $244k less ($343,700 vs $587,200)
85% less violent crime than Oxnard
Violent crime is well below the national average (92.3 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $339/mo less ($1,568 vs $1,907)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.3%)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
Cons
Median income trails Oxnard by $2,865/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Median Income
$2,865
$90,409 vs $87,544/yr
Virginia Beach
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Virginia Beach
Violent Crime
85% lower
92.3 vs 596.4 per 100k
Virginia Beach
Median Home Value
$244k less
$343,700 vs $587,200
Virginia Beach
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.9% unemployment
Virginia Beach
Summer Heat
14.5°F warmer
July avg high 87.4°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Virginia Beach, 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 | $343,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High | $1,568⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 ✓ Higher | $87,544 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min | 23.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 10.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 46 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 24 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 14.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 39.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 94.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 50.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 87.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 54.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 | 457,900 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% | 64.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 22.0% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Virginia Beach's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Virginia Beach is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Virginia Beach leads 18 of 23 categories. Oxnard wins 5 and Virginia Beach wins 18. 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 Virginia Beach or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $343,700 median home), income ($90,409 vs $87,544), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Virginia Beach, VA are about 2,415 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.