Chino, CA vs Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley is moderately more affordable than Chino, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Chino scores 157 compared to 137 for Moreno Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chino can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino is $2,208/month compared to $2,036/month in Moreno Valley — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moreno Valley is more affordable at $461,400 median vs $641,500.

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $87,477 in Moreno Valley (+18.7%). While Chino is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Moreno Valley.