Oroville, CA vs Placentia, 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.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 26.9). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 19,449 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Placentia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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