Oroville, CA vs Turlock, 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
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in crime level (13.0 vs 26.9). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 19,449 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+11.0 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Turlock 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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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