Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers 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
Yonkers
New York
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,208
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Households earn $12,201 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 86°F
Cons
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Yonkers, NY
Pros
48% less violent crime than Oxnard
Homes cost $131k less ($456,500 vs $587,200)
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $248/mo less ($1,659 vs $1,907)
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Oxnard by $12,201/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Longer commutes — 34.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Oxnard
Median Income
$12,201
$90,409 vs $78,208/yr
Oxnard
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.9% vs 6.6% unemployment
Yonkers
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Yonkers
Violent Crime
48% lower
311.8 vs 596.4 per 100k
Yonkers
Median Home Value
$131k less
$456,500 vs $587,200
Yonkers
Summer Heat
12.7°F warmer
July avg high 85.6°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High | $456,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High | $1,659⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 ✓ Higher | $78,208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 48 ✓ 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 | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 83.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 39.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 32.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Yonkers is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 15 of 23 categories. Oxnard wins 8 and Yonkers 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 Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $456,500 median home), income ($90,409 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Yonkers, NY are about 2,498 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.