Oroville, CA vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 26.9). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 20.9 min). Oroville leads in median household income ($46,362 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 19,449 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+25.4 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Ruston 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
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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