Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orem, UT
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories
Orem
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100
Roseville
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orem, UT
Pros
Homes cost $204k less ($392,900 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $650/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,940)
20% less violent crime than Roseville
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (3.4%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $34,697/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $34,697 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Orem
Higher unemployment (4.5% vs 3.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Violent Crime
20% lower
174.5 vs 219.2 per 100k
Orem
Median Home Value
$204k less
$392,900 vs $596,700
Orem
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
3.4% vs 4.5% unemployment
Roseville
Median Income
$34,697
$112,265 vs $77,568/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orem, UT | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $392,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,290 ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.5% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 68 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.9% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alpine District | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 37.5°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,100 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.2% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orem's cost of living index is 97.1 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Orem is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories. Orem wins 10 and Roseville wins 12. 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 Orem to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($392,900 vs $596,700 median home), income ($77,568 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orem, UT and Roseville, CA are about 523 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.