Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Jurupa Valley, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories
Jurupa Valley
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,562
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672
Roseville
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
16% less violent crime than Roseville
Homes cost $115k less ($481,500 vs $596,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $322/mo less ($1,618 vs $1,940)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 55°F
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $20,703/yr
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.8% vs 4.5%)
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Roseville, CA
Pros
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.5%)
Households earn $20,703 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Jurupa Valley
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
16% lower
184.3 vs 219.2 per 100k
Jurupa Valley
Median Home Value
$115k less
$481,500 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$20,703
$112,265 vs $91,562/yr
Roseville
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.5% vs 6.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, 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 | $481,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,618⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,562 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 77 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.4:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 71.7% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jurupa Unified | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,672 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% ✓ Higher | 68.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 11.4% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurupa Valley's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Jurupa Valley is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories. Jurupa Valley wins 8 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 Jurupa Valley to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($481,500 vs $596,700 median home), income ($91,562 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Jurupa Valley, CA and Roseville, CA are about 393 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.