Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Santa Clarita leads 13 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Santa Clarita
California
13
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.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $514k less ($155,100 vs $669,200)
Rent averages $1425/mo less ($890 vs $2,315)
26% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Clarita
Commutes run 17 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.0%)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $56,296/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
Households earn $56,296 more per year on average
72% less violent crime than Davenport
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 31°F
More college-educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $669,200
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Cost of living runs 26% higher than Davenport
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
26% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$514k less
$155,100 vs $669,200
Davenport
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$56,296
$116,186 vs $59,890/yr
Santa Clarita
Violent Crime
72% lower
165.4 vs 581.4 per 100k
Santa Clarita
Summer Heat
10.3°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 35.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 38.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% ✓ Higher | 91.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 15.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 26% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clarita leads 13 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 10 and Santa Clarita wins 13. 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 Davenport to Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $669,200 median home), income ($59,890 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Santa Clarita, CA are about 1,589 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.