Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren 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
Warren
Michigan
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
138,588
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Households earn $28,776 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (5.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 32°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 84°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 Warren
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $418k less ($169,300 vs $587,200)
Rent averages $768/mo less ($1,139 vs $1,907)
9% less violent crime than Oxnard
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Oxnard by $28,776/yr
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (7.4% vs 5.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Median Income
$28,776
$90,409 vs $61,633/yr
Oxnard
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
5.9% vs 7.4% unemployment
Warren
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Violent Crime
9% lower
541.8 vs 596.4 per 100k
Warren
Median Home Value
$418k less
$169,300 vs $587,200
Warren
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 83.5°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter | 25.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 8.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 74 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 19.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 86.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 83.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 29.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 ✓ Larger | 138,588 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 15 of 23 categories. Oxnard wins 8 and Warren 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 Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $169,300 median home), income ($90,409 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Warren, MI are about 2,026 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.