Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Roseville, CA
VS
St. George, UT
🏆 St. George leads 12 of 23 categories
Roseville
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
St. George
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,333
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
96,174
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $42,932 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 102°F
Smaller class sizes — 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Cost of living runs 13% higher than St. George
Higher unemployment (4.5% vs 3.3%)
St. George, UT
Pros
Rent averages $605/mo less ($1,335 vs $1,940)
Homes cost $182k less ($415,200 vs $596,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (3.3%)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $42,932/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Median Income
$42,932
$112,265 vs $69,333/yr
St. George
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 96.1 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
St. George
Median Home Value
$182k less
$415,200 vs $596,700
St. George
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
3.3% vs 4.5% unemployment
St. George
Summer Heat
8.3°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 93.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Roseville, CA | St. George, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High | 96.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $596,700⚠ High | $415,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,940⚠ High | $1,335⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $112,265 ✓ Higher | $69,333 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High | 3.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 19.1% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% ✓ Higher | 32.6% |
| High School or Higher | 95.5% ✓ Higher | 94.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Roseville City Elementary | Washington District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer | 54.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.6°F | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.2" | 9.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,879 ✓ Larger | 96,174 |
| Median Age | 39.8 ✓ Older | 37.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% ✓ Higher | 67.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.1% | 22.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Roseville's cost of living index is 108.9 vs St. George's 96.1 (US average = 100).
St. George is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. George leads 12 of 23 categories. Roseville wins 11 and St. George 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 Roseville to St. George or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($596,700 vs $415,200 median home), income ($112,265 vs $69,333), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Roseville, CA and St. George, UT are about 438 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.