Belmont, CA vs Oroville, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Belmont leads in crime level (4.5 vs 26.9). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 284).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 26,622 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Belmont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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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