Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hesperia, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Hesperia leads 12 of 21 categories
Hesperia
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,698 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
137⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
99,878
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746
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.
Hesperia, CA
Pros
49% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (9.8%)
Cons
Violent crime (519.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $337,600
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $37k less ($300,600 vs $337,600)
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Hesperia
Median Income
$1,952
$67,698 vs $65,746/yr
Hesperia
Violent Crime
49% lower
519.6 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Hesperia
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
9.8% vs 10.3% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Victorville
Median Home Value
$37k less
$300,600 vs $337,600
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $337,600⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,436⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,698 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 42.4 min⚠ High | 40.5 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.3% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 109⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 78.0% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hesperia Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 60.2°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 96.8°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.1" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,878 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 32.2 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.9% | 10.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hesperia's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Hesperia leads 12 of 21 categories. Hesperia wins 12 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 Hesperia to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($337,600 vs $300,600 median home), income ($67,698 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hesperia, CA and Victorville, CA are about 9 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.