Biggest tradeoff: Roseville, California
Roseville, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.
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A quick read on this comparison
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Potential dealbreaker: Roseville, California
Roseville, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 130,269 | 13,776 |
| Elevation | 164 ft(50 m) | 1,227 ft(374 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $633,597 | $605,442 |
| Median Rent | $2,432 | $2,024 |
| Median Income | $112,265 | $73,074 |
| Rent Burden | 26% | 33% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr | 326 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 76°F | 73°F |
| Comfort Score | 69/100Good | 75/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 44°F | 41°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 27"(69 cm) | 38"(97 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 3"(8 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 44 (Avg)30 days > 100 | AQI 44 (Avg)30 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Safety Score | 80 / 100 | 68 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 55%Cable: 98% | Fiber: 18%Cable: 76% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 39.8 years | 47.3 years |
| College Educated | 44% | 38% |
| Remote Workers | 19% | 15% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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