Ontario, CA 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 26.9). Ontario leads in median household income ($78,070 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 182,457 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Ontario has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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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