Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Riverview, FL
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories
Riverview
Florida
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467
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.
Riverview, FL
Pros
Homes cost $304k less ($292,700 vs $596,700)
40% less violent crime than Roseville
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 55°F
Rent averages $183/mo less ($1,757 vs $1,940)
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $24,882/yr
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.5%)
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $24,882 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 7 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 6% higher than Riverview
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Violent Crime
40% lower
131.1 vs 219.2 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$304k less
$292,700 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$24,882
$112,265 vs $87,383/yr
Roseville
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Riverview, FL | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $292,700 ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,757⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,383 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.5 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.5% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 68 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.6" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,467 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% ✓ Higher | 68.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverview's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 12 of 22 categories. Riverview 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 Riverview to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($292,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($87,383 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Riverview, FL and Roseville, CA are about 2,356 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.