Oroville, CA vs Santee, 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
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 26.9). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 19,449 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Santee 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
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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