Oroville, CA vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 26.9). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 19,449 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Simi Valley 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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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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