Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norwalk, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 17 of 22 categories
Norwalk
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,259
Violent Crime Index
99
Population
101,893
Roseville
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Norwalk, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 55°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Rent averages $80/mo less ($1,860 vs $1,940)
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $21,006/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.5%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Roseville
Roseville, CA
Pros
41% less violent crime than Norwalk
Households earn $21,006 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.5%)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Norwalk
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$21,006
$112,265 vs $91,259/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
41% lower
219.2 vs 374.4 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
9.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 84.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norwalk, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $593,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,860⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,259 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.5 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.9% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 93 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.8:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 76.8% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,893 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwalk's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 17 of 22 categories. Norwalk wins 5 and Roseville wins 17. 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 Norwalk to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($593,100 vs $596,700 median home), income ($91,259 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norwalk, CA and Roseville, CA are about 381 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.