Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Jurupa Valley, CA
VS
West Valley City, UT
🏆 West Valley City leads 13 of 23 categories
Jurupa Valley
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,562 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672
West Valley City
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,719
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
138,868 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
61% less violent crime than West Valley City
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 39°F
Households earn $9,843 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $481,500
Higher rents — median is $1,618/mo
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 11% higher than West Valley City
West Valley City, UT
Pros
Homes cost $148k less ($333,600 vs $481,500)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (4.0%)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Rent averages $258/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,618)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Jurupa Valley
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Jurupa Valley by $9,843/yr
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Jurupa Valley
Median Income
$9,843
$91,562 vs $81,719/yr
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
61% lower
184.3 vs 469.5 per 100k
West Valley City
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 96.7 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
West Valley City
Median Home Value
$148k less
$333,600 vs $481,500
West Valley City
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
4.0% vs 6.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, CA | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 96.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $481,500⚠ High | $333,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,618⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,562 ✓ Higher | $81,719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.2 min⚠ High | 21.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% | 8.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 77 ✓ Safer | 109⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (73) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 15.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 71.7% | 83.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jurupa Unified | Granite District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer | 38.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4" ✓ Drier | 17.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 51.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,672 | 138,868 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 ✓ Older | 30.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | 31.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.4% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurupa Valley's cost of living index is 107.9 vs West Valley City's 96.7 (US average = 100).
West Valley City is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, West Valley City leads 13 of 23 categories. Jurupa Valley wins 10 and West Valley City wins 13. 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 West Valley City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($481,500 vs $333,600 median home), income ($91,562 vs $81,719), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Jurupa Valley, CA and West Valley City, UT are about 550 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.