Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Corona, CA
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Santa Clarita leads 14 of 23 categories
Corona
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$103,727
Violent Crime Index
66
Population
158,346
Santa Clarita
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,186 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
225,850 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Corona, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (249.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.6%)
Rent averages $295/mo less ($2,020 vs $2,315)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Clarita
Homes cost $45k less ($624,200 vs $669,200)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 63°F
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $12,459/yr
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
34% less violent crime than Corona
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $12,459 more per year on average
More college-educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.6%)
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Corona
Key Differences at a Glance
Corona
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Corona
Median Home Value
$45k less
$624,200 vs $669,200
Corona
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.5% unemployment
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$12,459
$116,186 vs $103,727/yr
Santa Clarita
Violent Crime
34% lower
165.4 vs 249.4 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Corona, CA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $624,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,020⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $103,727 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 35.3 min⚠ High | 35.2 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.0% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 72 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 66 | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.5% | 38.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.8% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Corona-Norco Unified | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 63.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.3" ✓ Drier | 15.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 158,346 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.1% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.0% | 12.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Corona's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Corona is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clarita leads 14 of 23 categories. Corona wins 9 and Santa Clarita wins 14. 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 Corona to Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($624,200 vs $669,200 median home), income ($103,727 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Corona, CA and Santa Clarita, CA are about 65 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.