Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
West Covina, CA
🏆 West Covina leads 12 of 22 categories
Oxnard
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,409
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
202,279 ✓ Larger
West Covina
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$96,219 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
63 ✓ Safer
Population
108,173
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.9%)
Homes cost $77k less ($587,200 vs $664,500)
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 90°F
Rent averages $147/mo less ($1,907 vs $2,054)
2% cheaper overall cost of living than West Covina
Cons
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Median income trails West Covina by $5,810/yr
West Covina, CA
Pros
60% less violent crime than Oxnard
Violent crime is well below the national average (239.3 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 29.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $5,810 more per year on average
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $664,500
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 5.9%)
Longer commutes — 33.0 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 113.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Oxnard
Median Home Value
$77k less
$587,200 vs $664,500
Oxnard
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.9% vs 6.7% unemployment
West Covina
Median Income
$5,810
$96,219 vs $90,409/yr
West Covina
Violent Crime
60% lower
239.3 vs 596.4 per 100k
West Covina
Summer Heat
17.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.3°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $664,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,054⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 | $96,219 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter | 33.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 ✓ Safer | 100 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 29.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 86.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | West Covina Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F | 67.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 90.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 16.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 ✓ Larger | 108,173 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs West Covina's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Oxnard is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, West Covina leads 12 of 22 categories. Oxnard wins 10 and West Covina wins 12. 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 West Covina or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $664,500 median home), income ($90,409 vs $96,219), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and West Covina, CA are about 75 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.