Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster 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
Westminster
Colorado
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,651 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80 ✓ Safer
Population
115,502 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Rialto, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 48°F
Homes cost $49k less ($418,300 vs $467,200)
Rent averages $179/mo less ($1,553 vs $1,732)
Cons
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Westminster by $9,901/yr
Higher unemployment (9.3% vs 4.1%)
Longer commutes — 33.3 min average each way
Westminster, CO
Pros
53% less violent crime than Rialto
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.2 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Households earn $9,901 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Higher rents — median is $1,732/mo
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Home Value
$49k less
$418,300 vs $467,200
Rialto
Summer Heat
3.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.1°F vs 91.1°F
Westminster
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Westminster
Median Income
$9,901
$90,651 vs $80,750/yr
Westminster
Violent Crime
53% lower
303.6 vs 641.7 per 100k
Westminster
Unemployment
5.2 pp lower
4.1% vs 9.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $418,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 | $90,651 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 15.7% ✓ 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 | 80 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 | 115,502 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.0% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Westminster is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Westminster leads 15 of 22 categories. Rialto wins 7 and Westminster 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $467,200 median home), income ($80,750 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Westminster, CO are about 787 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.