Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orlando, FL
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories
Orlando
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $264k less ($332,700 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $431/mo less ($1,509 vs $1,940)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 55°F
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $45,973/yr
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.2% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $45,973 more per year on average
74% less violent crime than Orlando
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.5%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Orlando
Key Differences at a Glance
Orlando
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Median Home Value
$264k less
$332,700 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$45,973
$112,265 vs $66,292/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
74% lower
219.2 vs 835.8 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,292 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 220⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.4% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ORANGE | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 307,738 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando's cost of living index is 101.1 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories. Orlando wins 8 and Roseville wins 14. 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 Orlando to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($332,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($66,292 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orlando, FL and Roseville, CA are about 2,393 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.