Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Roseville, CA
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 15 of 22 categories
Roseville
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
San Francisco
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Roseville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $752k less ($596,700 vs $1,348,700)
63% less violent crime than San Francisco
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $376/mo less ($1,940 vs $2,316)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $24,424/yr
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $24,424 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 94°F
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Violent Crime
63% lower
219.2 vs 596.5 per 100k
Roseville
Median Home Value
$752k less
$596,700 vs $1,348,700
Roseville
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.4% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
31.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$24,424
$136,689 vs $112,265/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Roseville, CA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $596,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,940⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $112,265 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.1% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.6:1 | 21.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 95.5% ✓ Higher | 88.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Roseville City Elementary | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.0°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.2" ✓ Drier | 30.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,879 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.8 ✓ Older | 39.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% ✓ Higher | 38.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 17.1% ✓ More | 16.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Roseville's cost of living index is 108.9 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 15 of 22 categories. Roseville wins 15 and San Francisco wins 7. 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 Roseville to San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($596,700 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($112,265 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Roseville, CA and San Francisco, CA are about 118 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.