Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Elizabeth, NJ
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Victorville leads 12 of 23 categories
Elizabeth
New Jersey
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$59,939
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,665 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Elizabeth, NJ
Pros
60% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (5.9%)
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 98°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $358,400
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Property crime (2657.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Victorville by $5,807/yr
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $58k less ($300,600 vs $358,400)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 40°F
Households earn $5,807 more per year on average
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Elizabeth
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 5.9%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Elizabeth
Violent Crime
60% lower
408.7 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Elizabeth
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
5.9% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Income
$5,807
$65,746 vs $59,939/yr
Victorville
Median Home Value
$58k less
$300,600 vs $358,400
Victorville
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 86.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $358,400⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,390⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $65,746 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.8% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.1% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 74.3% | 77.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Elizabeth Public Schools | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 40.0°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 86.9°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,665 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 35.7 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.1% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.4% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Elizabeth's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Victorville leads 12 of 23 categories. Elizabeth wins 11 and Victorville wins 12. 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 Elizabeth to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($358,400 vs $300,600 median home), income ($59,939 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Elizabeth, NJ and Victorville, CA are about 2,376 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.