Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Victorville leads 11 of 21 categories
Rialto
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,750 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
169⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
103,873
Victorville
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rialto, CA
Pros
37% less violent crime than Victorville
Households earn $15,004 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (9.3%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 58°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $418,300
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,553/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $118k less ($300,600 vs $418,300)
Rent averages $92/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,553)
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Rialto by $15,004/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 9.3%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Income
$15,004
$80,750 vs $65,746/yr
Rialto
Violent Crime
37% lower
641.7 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Rialto
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
9.3% vs 10.3% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Victorville
Median Home Value
$118k less
$300,600 vs $418,300
Victorville
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 94.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Victorville, 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 | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 77.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 31.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 10.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Victorville leads 11 of 21 categories. Rialto wins 10 and Victorville wins 11. 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $300,600 median home), income ($80,750 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Victorville, CA are about 28 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.