2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Oxnard, CA vs Hermosa Beach, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Hermosa Beach or is it cheaper to live in Oxnard?
- Hermosa Beach is 5.0% more expensive than Oxnard.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hermosa Beach or Oxnard?
- Hermosa Beach housing costs are 223.1% more expensive than Oxnard housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oxnard or is Health Care more affordable in Hermosa Beach.
- Health related expenses are 15.5% less in Hermosa Beach.
 Oxnard, CAHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries105.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing217.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,992,000$338,100
 Utilities88  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock160.7100
 Miscellaneous150.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oxnard    28 Reviews

Hey folks, it’s Bob, back with an update since my review 3 years ago. I’m finally leaving CA , but I thought it would be nice to give an update and review some  More

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Over 9 years ago

But Oxnard takes the cake hands down. In reply to BOB. A real person living there in Oxnard. My reply to you is I hear you there. The one thing you didn't mention (  More

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1 Jan 95 LA Times interview / witness Andy Medvigy (Convicted 911 Bluebell St felony ARSON, felony BURGLARY Stephen Andrew Medvigy, aka Thermopolis, WY FIREMAN  More

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Reviews for Hermosa Beach    9 Reviews

Homes for sale in this beautiful city are in the $1million + range and go up to $16 million for a home on The Strand. So much good to say about Hermosa Beach. Please  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wonderful place to live for mild weather, entertainment, and clean  More

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The weather is perfect, the people are very kind, there is virtually no crime, so many things to do no matter what your interests, everyone is fit and active, great  More

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