Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pomona, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 15 of 22 categories
Pomona
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,515
Violent Crime Index
188⚠ High
Population
149,831 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Pomona, CA
Pros
Rent averages $309/mo less ($1,631 vs $1,940)
Homes cost $72k less ($524,700 vs $596,700)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 55°F
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $38,750/yr
Violent crime (715.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2753.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Roseville, CA
Pros
69% less violent crime than Pomona
Households earn $38,750 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Key Differences at a Glance
Pomona
Median Home Value
$72k less
$524,700 vs $596,700
Roseville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$38,750
$112,265 vs $73,515/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
69% lower
219.2 vs 715.9 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
4.5% vs 6.5% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
3.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 90.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pomona, 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 | $524,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,631⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.1 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 165⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 188⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 131⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 72.4% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pomona Unified | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.9°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.3°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.5" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 149,831 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.3% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pomona'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 15 of 22 categories. Pomona wins 7 and Roseville wins 15. 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 Pomona to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($524,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($73,515 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pomona, CA and Roseville, CA are about 381 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.