Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Roseville, CA
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Roseville leads 17 of 23 categories
Roseville
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Vancouver
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,626
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Roseville, CA
Pros
62% less violent crime than Vancouver
Households earn $38,639 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%)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Homes cost $193k less ($403,400 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $415/mo less ($1,525 vs $1,940)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $38,639/yr
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Median Income
$38,639
$112,265 vs $73,626/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
62% lower
219.2 vs 582.3 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.6% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
12.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Vancouver
Median Home Value
$193k less
$403,400 vs $596,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Roseville, CA | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $596,700⚠ High | $403,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,940⚠ High | $1,525⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $112,265 ✓ Higher | $73,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.7 min⚠ High | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 19.1% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.6:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 95.5% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Roseville City Elementary | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.2" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,879 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.8 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 17.1% ✓ More | 16.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Roseville's cost of living index is 108.9 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Vancouver is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 17 of 23 categories. Roseville wins 17 and Vancouver 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 Roseville to Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($596,700 vs $403,400 median home), income ($112,265 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Roseville, CA and Vancouver, WA are about 479 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.