Ontario, CA vs Pico Rivera, CA

Ontario, CA and Pico Rivera, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Ontario scores 142 while Pico Rivera scores 145 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $1,916/month compared to $1,775/month in Pico Rivera — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pico Rivera has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($568,000 vs $621,400).

Median household income in Ontario is $82,806 compared to $86,956 in Pico Rivera (-4.8%). While Pico Rivera is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Pico Rivera.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.8°F vs 65.8°F). Pico Rivera receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.6" in Ontario.