Newport Beach, CA vs Oxnard, CA

The cost of living difference between Newport Beach, CA and Oxnard, CA is dramatic. Oxnard is 99.8% cheaper than Newport Beach, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Newport Beach has a cost index of 300 while Oxnard sits at 150, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport Beach is $3,146/month compared to $1,962/month in Oxnard — a 60% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oxnard is more affordable at $617,800 median vs $2,000,001.

Median household income in Newport Beach is $158,461 compared to $93,372 in Oxnard (+69.7%). The higher salaries in Newport Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport Beach spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Oxnard.

Climate-wise, Newport Beach is notably warmer with an average of 64.9°F compared to 61.2°F in Oxnard. Oxnard receives more rainfall at 12.9" per year compared to 11.2" in Newport Beach.