Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Jurupa Valley, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Jurupa Valley leads 12 of 21 categories
Jurupa Valley
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,562 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672
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.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
82% less violent crime than Victorville
Households earn $25,816 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (6.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 58°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $481,500
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,618/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $181k less ($300,600 vs $481,500)
Rent averages $157/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,618)
Cons
Median income trails Jurupa Valley by $25,816/yr
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 6.8%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Jurupa Valley
Median Income
$25,816
$91,562 vs $65,746/yr
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
82% lower
184.3 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Jurupa Valley
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
6.8% vs 10.3% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Victorville
Median Home Value
$181k less
$300,600 vs $481,500
Victorville
Summer Heat
4.2°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 93.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $481,500⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,618⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,562 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 77 ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 71.7% | 77.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jurupa Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,672 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.4% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurupa Valley'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, Jurupa Valley leads 12 of 21 categories. Jurupa Valley 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 Jurupa Valley to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($481,500 vs $300,600 median home), income ($91,562 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Jurupa Valley, CA and Victorville, CA are about 37 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.