Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hemet, CA
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories
Hemet
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,651
Vancouver
Washington
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hemet, CA
Pros
Homes cost $126k less ($277,200 vs $403,400)
27% less violent crime than Vancouver
Rent averages $168/mo less ($1,357 vs $1,525)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Vancouver by $23,725/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 5.6%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Households earn $23,725 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.9 pts lower (5.6%)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 95°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $403,400
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,525/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Hemet
Violent Crime
27% lower
424.8 vs 582.3 per 100k
Hemet
Median Home Value
$126k less
$277,200 vs $403,400
Hemet
Summer Heat
14.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Vancouver
Median Income
$23,725
$73,626 vs $49,901/yr
Vancouver
Unemployment
3.9 pp lower
5.6% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $277,200 ✓ Lower | $403,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,357⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,525⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $73,626 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 36.8 min⚠ High | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 98 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (78) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.9:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 31.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.9% | 91.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hemet Unified | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,651 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.0 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 22.4% ✓ More | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemet's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Vancouver is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories. Hemet wins 13 and Vancouver wins 10. 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 Hemet to Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($277,200 vs $403,400 median home), income ($49,901 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hemet, CA and Vancouver, WA are about 874 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.