Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Escondido, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 14 of 21 categories
Escondido
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,554
Violent Crime Index
114⚠ High
Population
151,114 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Escondido, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 55°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°F
Rent averages $107/mo less ($1,833 vs $1,940)
Smaller class sizes — 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $34,711/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $616,400
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Roseville
Roseville, CA
Pros
49% less violent crime than Escondido
Households earn $34,711 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $20k less ($596,700 vs $616,400)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Escondido
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 111.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$34,711
$112,265 vs $77,554/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
49% lower
219.2 vs 433.5 per 100k
Roseville
Median Home Value
$20k less
$596,700 vs $616,400
Roseville
Summer Heat
6.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 87.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Escondido, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.5⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $616,400⚠ High | $596,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,833⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,554 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 97 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 71 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.6% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.1% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Escondido Union | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.2°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.9" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 151,114 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.8% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.0% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 14.1% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Escondido's cost of living index is 111.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Roseville leads 14 of 21 categories. Escondido wins 7 and Roseville 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 Escondido to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($616,400 vs $596,700 median home), income ($77,554 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Escondido, CA and Roseville, CA are about 456 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.