Citrus Heights, CA vs Moreno Valley, CA

Citrus Heights is moderately more affordable than Moreno Valley, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Citrus Heights scores 127 compared to 137 for Moreno Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moreno Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus Heights is $1,764/month compared to $2,036/month in Moreno Valley — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Citrus Heights is more affordable at $432,100 median vs $461,400.

Median household income in Citrus Heights is $77,167 compared to $87,477 in Moreno Valley (-11.8%). While Moreno Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Citrus Heights spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Moreno Valley.