Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Jurupa Valley, CA
VS
Santa Ana, CA
🏆 Jurupa Valley leads 13 of 22 categories
Jurupa Valley
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,562 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672
Santa Ana
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$84,210
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
311,379 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
63% less violent crime than Santa Ana
Homes cost $143k less ($481,500 vs $624,000)
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $267/mo less ($1,618 vs $1,885)
Households earn $7,352 more per year on average
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Ana
Cons
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.8% vs 5.5%)
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Santa Ana, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (5.5%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 93°F
More college-educated — 17.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (493.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $624,000
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,885/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Jurupa Valley
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Jurupa Valley
Median Income
$7,352
$91,562 vs $84,210/yr
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
63% lower
184.3 vs 493.1 per 100k
Jurupa Valley
Median Home Value
$143k less
$481,500 vs $624,000
Jurupa Valley
Summer Heat
10.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.3°F vs 82.5°F
Santa Ana
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $481,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $624,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,618⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,885⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,562 ✓ Higher | $84,210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High | 25.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% | 8.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 77 ✓ Safer | 110⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 81 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | C+ (84) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.4:1 | 20.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 17.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 71.7% ✓ Higher | 65.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jurupa Unified | Santa Ana Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4" ✓ Drier | 12.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,672 | 311,379 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 11.4% ✓ More | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurupa Valley's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Santa Ana's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Jurupa Valley is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Jurupa Valley leads 13 of 22 categories. Jurupa Valley wins 13 and Santa Ana 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 Jurupa Valley to Santa Ana or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($481,500 vs $624,000 median home), income ($91,562 vs $84,210), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Jurupa Valley, CA and Santa Ana, CA are about 30 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.