Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Philadelphia, PA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 18 of 23 categories
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,537
Violent Crime Index
239⚠ High
Population
1,593,208 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
18
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.
Philadelphia, PA
Pros
Homes cost $381k less ($215,500 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $690/mo less ($1,250 vs $1,940)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Smaller class sizes — 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $54,728/yr
Violent crime (908.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4548.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.6% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $54,728 more per year on average
76% less violent crime than Philadelphia
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.1 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Philadelphia
Key Differences at a Glance
Philadelphia
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 103.5 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Philadelphia
Median Home Value
$381k less
$215,500 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$54,728
$112,265 vs $57,537/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
76% lower
219.2 vs 908.7 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
4.1 pp lower
4.5% vs 8.6% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
4.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 89.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $215,500 ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,250 ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,537 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.8 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 230⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 239⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 217⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.6% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Philadelphia City SD | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 41.6°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.3°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.7" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 1,593,208 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.2% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.0% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Philadelphia's cost of living index is 103.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Philadelphia is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 18 of 23 categories. Philadelphia wins 5 and Roseville wins 18. 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 Philadelphia to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($215,500 vs $596,700 median home), income ($57,537 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Philadelphia, PA and Roseville, CA are about 2,440 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.