Moreno Valley, CA vs Vacaville, CA

Moreno Valley is moderately more affordable than Vacaville, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Moreno Valley scores 137 compared to 155 for Vacaville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vacaville 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 $2,227/month in Vacaville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moreno Valley is more affordable at $461,400 median vs $596,700.

Median household income in Moreno Valley is $87,477 compared to $108,580 in Vacaville (-19.4%). While Vacaville 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 24.6% in Vacaville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 62.1°F). Vacaville receives more rainfall at 24.8" per year compared to 10.7" in Moreno Valley.