Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Temecula leads 15 of 22 categories
Rialto
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,750
Violent Crime Index
169⚠ High
Population
103,873
Temecula
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rialto, CA
Pros
Homes cost $186k less ($418,300 vs $604,300)
Rent averages $669/mo less ($1,553 vs $2,222)
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $31,131/yr
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (9.3% vs 5.8%)
Temecula, CA
Pros
76% less violent crime than Rialto
Households earn $31,131 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (5.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Home Value
$186k less
$418,300 vs $604,300
Rialto
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 94.1°F vs 87.2°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Temecula
Median Income
$31,131
$111,881 vs $80,750/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
76% lower
151.5 vs 641.7 per 100k
Temecula
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
5.8% vs 9.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $418,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 38.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 67.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 11.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Temecula leads 15 of 22 categories. Rialto wins 7 and Temecula 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $604,300 median home), income ($80,750 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Temecula, CA are about 46 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.