Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $46,362). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Houston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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