Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New Haven, CT
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 New Haven leads 14 of 23 categories
New Haven
Connecticut
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,305
Violent Crime Index
141⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,736 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746 ✓ Higher
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.
New Haven, CT
Pros
47% less violent crime than Victorville
Commutes run 19 min shorter each way
Homes cost $64k less ($236,500 vs $300,600)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (7.8%)
More college-educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Victorville
Cons
Violent crime (534.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Victorville by $11,441/yr
Property crime (3587.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Victorville, CA
Pros
Households earn $11,441 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 7.8%)
Cost of living runs 9% higher than New Haven
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
New Haven
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 98.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
New Haven
Violent Crime
47% lower
534.8 vs 1015.6 per 100k
New Haven
Median Home Value
$64k less
$236,500 vs $300,600
New Haven
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
7.8% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Median Income
$11,441
$65,746 vs $54,305/yr
Victorville
Summer Heat
15.4°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 98.6 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $236,500 ✓ Lower | $300,600 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,402⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $65,746 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.7 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.6% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 141⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 171⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 85.7% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | New Haven School District | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.1°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,736 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 31.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.6% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.8% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Haven's cost of living index is 98.6 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
New Haven is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, New Haven leads 14 of 23 categories. New Haven wins 14 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 New Haven to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($236,500 vs $300,600 median home), income ($54,305 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New Haven, CT and Victorville, CA are about 2,439 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.