Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Indio, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories
Indio
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$68,436
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
89,616
Roseville
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
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.
Indio, CA
Pros
Homes cost $224k less ($373,200 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $596/mo less ($1,344 vs $1,940)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 55°F
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $43,829/yr
Higher unemployment (7.3% vs 4.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $43,829 more per year on average
35% less violent crime than Indio
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Indio
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Indio
Median Home Value
$224k less
$373,200 vs $596,700
Indio
Summer Heat
12.2°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 93.6°F
Roseville
Median Income
$43,829
$112,265 vs $68,436/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
35% lower
219.2 vs 336.2 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
4.5% vs 7.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Indio, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $373,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,344⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.0 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.7% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 88 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.7:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.4% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Desert Sands Unified | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.3°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 93.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.9" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,616 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% ✓ Higher | 68.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 19.2% ✓ More | 17.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Indio's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Indio is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories. Indio wins 10 and Roseville 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 Indio to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($373,200 vs $596,700 median home), income ($68,436 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Indio, CA and Roseville, CA are about 449 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.