Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories
Rialto
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,750
Violent Crime Index
169⚠ High
Population
103,873 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rialto, CA
Pros
Homes cost $74k less ($418,300 vs $492,300)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $87/mo less ($1,553 vs $1,640)
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $27,415/yr
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (9.3% vs 2.2%)
Longer commutes — 33.3 min average each way
Sandy, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 7.1 pts lower (2.2%)
62% less violent crime than Rialto
Households earn $27,415 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Home Value
$74k less
$418,300 vs $492,300
Rialto
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 94.1°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$27,415
$108,165 vs $80,750/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
62% lower
246.7 vs 641.7 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
7.1 pp lower
2.2% vs 9.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $418,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 21.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.0% ✓ More | 25.8% |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories. Rialto wins 8 and Sandy wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Rialto to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $492,300 median home), income ($80,750 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Sandy, UT are about 540 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.