Ontario, CA vs Perris, CA

Perris is moderately more affordable than Ontario, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 142 compared to 127 for Perris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ontario can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $1,916/month compared to $1,791/month in Perris — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perris is more affordable at $431,900 median vs $568,000.

Median household income in Ontario is $82,806 compared to $82,523 in Perris (+0.3%). Ontario does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26% in Perris.

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