Pico Rivera, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Pico Rivera is moderately more affordable than Rancho Cucamonga, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Pico Rivera scores 145 compared to 164 for Rancho Cucamonga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rancho Cucamonga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pico Rivera is $1,775/month compared to $2,286/month in Rancho Cucamonga — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pico Rivera is more affordable at $621,400 median vs $694,400.

Median household income in Pico Rivera is $86,956 compared to $109,511 in Rancho Cucamonga (-20.6%). While Rancho Cucamonga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pico Rivera spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Rancho Cucamonga.

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