Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Los Angeles, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Los Angeles leads 15 of 22 categories
Los Angeles
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,244 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
192⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
3,881,041 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Los Angeles, CA
Pros
28% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (7.7%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Households earn $10,498 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $822,600
Violent crime (728.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,791/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $522k less ($300,600 vs $822,600)
Rent averages $330/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,791)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Los Angeles
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Los Angeles by $10,498/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 7.7%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Los Angeles
Median Income
$10,498
$76,244 vs $65,746/yr
Los Angeles
Violent Crime
28% lower
728.5 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Los Angeles
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
7.7% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$522k less
$300,600 vs $822,600
Victorville
Summer Heat
19.5°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 78.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $822,600⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,791⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,244 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 15.1% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 71 ✓ Safer | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 78.7% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Los Angeles Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 78.0°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 3,881,041 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 36.5 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.6% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.4% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Los Angeles leads 15 of 22 categories. Los Angeles wins 15 and Victorville wins 7. 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 Los Angeles to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($822,600 vs $300,600 median home), income ($76,244 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Los Angeles, CA and Victorville, CA are about 70 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.