Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Rancho Cucamonga leads 15 of 21 categories
Rancho Cucamonga
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$105,534 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
77 ✓ Safer
Population
174,696 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pros
71% less violent crime than Victorville
Households earn $39,788 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.9 pts lower (5.4%)
More college-educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 58°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $657,400
Higher rents — median is $2,184/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $357k less ($300,600 vs $657,400)
Rent averages $723/mo less ($1,461 vs $2,184)
Cons
Median income trails Rancho Cucamonga by $39,788/yr
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 5.4%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Rancho Cucamonga
Median Income
$39,788
$105,534 vs $65,746/yr
Rancho Cucamonga
Violent Crime
71% lower
293.7 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Rancho Cucamonga
Unemployment
4.9 pp lower
5.4% vs 10.3% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Victorville
Median Home Value
$357k less
$300,600 vs $657,400
Victorville
Summer Heat
3.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 93.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $657,400⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,184⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $105,534 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 81 ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 77 ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 86 ✓ Safer | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.1:1 | 24.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.0% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 91.8% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alta Loma Elementary | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.8°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 174,696 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.3% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.2% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rancho Cucamonga's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Rancho Cucamonga leads 15 of 21 categories. Rancho Cucamonga wins 15 and Victorville wins 6. 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 Rancho Cucamonga to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($657,400 vs $300,600 median home), income ($105,534 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Victorville, CA are about 30 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.