Moreno Valley, CA vs Upland, CA

Moreno Valley is moderately more affordable than Upland, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Moreno Valley scores 137 compared to 154 for Upland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Upland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moreno Valley is $2,036/month compared to $1,976/month in Upland — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Upland has cheaper rent, Moreno Valley actually has lower median home values ($461,400 vs $688,800).

Median household income in Moreno Valley is $87,477 compared to $101,407 in Upland (-13.7%). While Upland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moreno Valley spend roughly 27.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Upland.

Climate-wise, Upland is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 63.3°F in Moreno Valley. Upland receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 10.7" in Moreno Valley.