| | Oroville, CA | Waco, TX | United States |
| Overall | 110.3 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.0 | 92.4 | 100 |
| Health | 120.8 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.1 | 57.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $293,200 | $208,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,080.0% | 9,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.2 | 72.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.8 | 91.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Oroville 
6 Reviews
We have lived here for 15 years now and have come to love it here. There are good and bad places everywhere and to be honest, in comparison to some other municipalities More
Can be a tough little town for some. Highway 70 improvements may help to bring this town up in terms of economy, culture, lifestyle. When the skilled workers left after More
If you like to Hike, Bike, Fish or Swim, maybe just lazy around some breath taking veiws, then this place is for you! Lake Oroville boasts some of the best bass fishing More
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This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic. More
Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of More
i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased More
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