Head-to-Head · City Comparison
St. George, UT
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 St. George leads 13 of 23 categories
St. George
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,333
Violent Crime Index
55
Population
96,174
Temecula
California
10
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.
St. George, UT
Pros
Rent averages $887/mo less ($1,335 vs $2,222)
Homes cost $189k less ($415,200 vs $604,300)
Commutes run 20 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (3.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Temecula
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $42,548/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Temecula, CA
Pros
Households earn $42,548 more per year on average
28% less violent crime than St. George
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 102°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 54°F
More college-educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Cost of living runs 12% higher than St. George
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.3%)
Key Differences at a Glance
St. George
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 96.1 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
St. George
Median Home Value
$189k less
$415,200 vs $604,300
St. George
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
3.3% vs 5.8% unemployment
St. George
Summer Heat
14.7°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 87.2°F
Temecula
Median Income
$42,548
$111,881 vs $69,333/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
28% lower
151.5 vs 210.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | St. George, UT | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.1 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $415,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,335⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,333 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 56 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 55 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.6% | 38.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.3% ✓ Higher | 93.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washington District | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 54.0°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.3" ✓ Drier | 15.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 96,174 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.7% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 22.6% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
St. George's cost of living index is 96.1 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
St. George is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. George leads 13 of 23 categories. St. George wins 13 and Temecula wins 10. 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 St. George to Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($415,200 vs $604,300 median home), income ($69,333 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
St. George, UT and Temecula, CA are about 319 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.