Head-to-Head · City Comparison
East Los Angeles, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 16 of 22 categories
East Los Angeles
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222
Roseville
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Rent averages $571/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,940)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 55°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $48,146/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $48,146 more per year on average
61% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
East Los Angeles
Median Home Value
$14k less
$582,400 vs $596,700
Roseville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$48,146
$112,265 vs $64,119/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
61% lower
219.2 vs 558.4 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.5% vs 6.3% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
11.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | East Los Angeles, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $582,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,119 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 91 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 55.4% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 117,222 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.6% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 16 of 22 categories. East Los Angeles wins 6 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 East Los Angeles to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($582,400 vs $596,700 median home), income ($64,119 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
East Los Angeles, CA and Roseville, CA are about 371 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.