Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Jurupa Valley, CA
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Jurupa Valley leads 12 of 22 categories
Jurupa Valley
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,562
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
39% less violent crime than Tracy
Rent averages $544/mo less ($1,618 vs $2,162)
Homes cost $136k less ($481,500 vs $617,300)
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 57°F
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $20,155/yr
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.8% vs 5.4%)
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $20,155 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (5.4%)
More college-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
39% lower
184.3 vs 301.4 per 100k
Jurupa Valley
Median Home Value
$136k less
$481,500 vs $617,300
Tracy
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Tracy
Median Income
$20,155
$111,717 vs $91,562/yr
Tracy
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, CA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $481,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,618⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,562 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 77 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.4:1 | 22.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 71.7% | 83.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jurupa Unified | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F ✓ Warmer | 93.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4" ✓ Drier | 12.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,672 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 34.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% ✓ Higher | 64.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.4% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurupa Valley's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Tracy is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Jurupa Valley leads 12 of 22 categories. Jurupa Valley wins 12 and Tracy 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 Jurupa Valley to Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($481,500 vs $617,300 median home), income ($91,562 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Jurupa Valley, CA and Tracy, CA are about 341 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.