Newport Beach, CA vs Ontario, CA

The cost of living difference between Newport Beach, CA and Ontario, CA is dramatic. Ontario is 110.6% cheaper than Newport Beach, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Newport Beach has a cost index of 300 while Ontario sits at 142, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport Beach is $3,146/month compared to $1,916/month in Ontario — a 64% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontario is more affordable at $568,000 median vs $2,000,001.

Median household income in Newport Beach is $158,461 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (+91.4%). The higher salaries in Newport Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport Beach spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 66.8°F). Ontario receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 11.2" in Newport Beach.