Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 16 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $187k less ($409,700 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $289/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,940)
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $33,580/yr
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
77% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $33,580 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (4.5%)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$187k less
$409,700 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$33,580
$112,265 vs $78,685/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
77% lower
219.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.5% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 16 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Roseville wins 16. 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 Aurora to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($78,685 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Roseville, CA are about 889 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.