Head-to-Head · City Comparison
South Gate, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 South Gate leads 12 of 22 categories
South Gate
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,188 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
138⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
92,381
Victorville
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
South Gate, CA
Pros
48% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (7.9%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 58°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $578,900
Violent crime (525.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (3598.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $278k less ($300,600 vs $578,900)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than South Gate
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 7.9%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
South Gate
Median Income
$1,442
$67,188 vs $65,746/yr
South Gate
Violent Crime
48% lower
525.6 vs 1015.6 per 100k
South Gate
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
7.9% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$278k less
$300,600 vs $578,900
Victorville
Summer Heat
15.5°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | South Gate, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $578,900⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,188 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.2% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 152⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 138⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 171⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.5% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 58.8% | 77.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Westbrook Academy District | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 92,381 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.7 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.8% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.3% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
South Gate's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, South Gate leads 12 of 22 categories. South Gate wins 12 and Victorville wins 10. 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 South Gate to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($578,900 vs $300,600 median home), income ($67,188 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
South Gate, CA and Victorville, CA are about 63 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.