Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Sacramento, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Sacramento leads 13 of 22 categories
Sacramento
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,954 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
199⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
523,600 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Sacramento, CA
Pros
26% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.0 pts lower (6.3%)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $13,208 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $450,500
Violent crime (754.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2547.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,592/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $150k less ($300,600 vs $450,500)
Rent averages $131/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,592)
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Sacramento by $13,208/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 6.3%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Sacramento
Median Income
$13,208
$78,954 vs $65,746/yr
Sacramento
Violent Crime
26% lower
754.9 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Sacramento
Unemployment
4.0 pp lower
6.3% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$150k less
$300,600 vs $450,500
Victorville
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 94.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Sacramento, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $450,500⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,592⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,954 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 15.1% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 168⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 199⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 121⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.8% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 86.4% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Sacramento City Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.5°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 94.4°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 523,600 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 35.2 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.7% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.8% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sacramento's cost of living index is 108.9 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sacramento leads 13 of 22 categories. Sacramento wins 13 and Victorville wins 9. 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 Sacramento to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($450,500 vs $300,600 median home), income ($78,954 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Sacramento, CA and Victorville, CA are about 361 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.