Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Davenport leads 14 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
101,448
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $146k less ($155,100 vs $300,600)
Rent averages $571/mo less ($890 vs $1,461)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.3 pts lower (5.0%)
43% less violent crime than Victorville
Commutes run 22 min shorter each way
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Victorville
Cons
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
Median income trails Victorville by $5,856/yr
Victorville, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 31°F
Households earn $5,856 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,461/mo
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 19% higher than Davenport
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 5.0%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Violent Crime
43% lower
581.4 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Davenport
Median Home Value
$146k less
$155,100 vs $300,600
Davenport
Unemployment
5.3 pp lower
5.0% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Median Income
$5,856
$65,746 vs $59,890/yr
Victorville
Summer Heat
13.6°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $300,600 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $65,746 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Davenport leads 14 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 14 and Victorville wins 9. 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $300,600 median home), income ($59,890 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Victorville, CA are about 1,527 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.