Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren leads 17 of 23 categories
Rialto
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,750 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
169⚠ High
Population
103,873
Warren
Michigan
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
138,588 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rialto, CA
Pros
Households earn $19,117 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 32°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $418,300
Higher rents — median is $1,553/mo
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (9.3% vs 7.4%)
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $249k less ($169,300 vs $418,300)
Rent averages $414/mo less ($1,139 vs $1,553)
16% less violent crime than Rialto
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (7.4%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Rialto
Cons
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Rialto by $19,117/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Income
$19,117
$80,750 vs $61,633/yr
Rialto
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 94.1°F vs 83.5°F
Warren
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Violent Crime
16% lower
541.8 vs 641.7 per 100k
Warren
Median Home Value
$249k less
$169,300 vs $418,300
Warren
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
7.4% vs 9.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $418,300⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High | 7.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High | 25.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 8.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High | 74 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 19.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 86.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F ✓ Warmer | 83.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" ✓ Drier | 29.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 | 138,588 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.0% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 17 of 23 categories. Rialto wins 6 and Warren wins 17. 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 Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $169,300 median home), income ($80,750 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Warren, MI are about 1,936 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.