Frisco, TX vs Oroville, 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.4 min). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 219,587 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Frisco has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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