Cary, NC vs Roseville, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Cary

72.1

#924 nationally

vs

Roseville

66.3

#1562 nationally

Cary leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.0). Roseville leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Cary leads in cost of living index (125 vs 154).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cary, NC Roseville, CA
WhereAtHome Score 72.1 (#924) 66.3 (#1562)
Population 180,010 159,135
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $628,913 $651,227
Median Household Income $125,317 $112,265
Average Commute 22.8 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 28 38
Crime Level 1.9 6.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 154
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+25.6 R+8.5