Side-by-side
Moreno Valley vs Palmdale vs Fresno vs Tempe
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Moreno Valley, CA56 | Palmdale, CA57 | Fresno, CA60 | Tempe, AZ56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 57 | 60 | 56 |
| Affordability | 64 | 75 | 78 | 83 |
| Housing | 40 | 46 | 36 | 45 |
| Jobs | 20 | 15 | 30 | 20 |
| Safety | 63 | 53 | 68 | 45 |
| Climate | 92 | 88 | 88 | 72 |
| Amenities | 58 | 64 | 49 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,736 | $4,474 | $4,337 | $4,192 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,775 | $1,405 | $1,355 | $1,392 |
| Median home value | $461,400 | $435,300 | $348,500 | $421,900 |
| Median HH income | $87,477 | $81,151 | $66,804 | $77,643 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 210.4K | 165.5K | 543.6K | 186.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 41° | 98° / 31° | 98° / 38° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 304 | 319 | 297 | 306 |