Cities Similar to Ontario, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Ontario, CA
1. Santa Rosa, CA
175,845 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$713K
Rent estimate
$2,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Roseville, CA
159,135 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$652K
Rent estimate
$2,230/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Elk Grove, CA
178,444 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$596K
Rent estimate
$2,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Salinas, CA
159,506 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$726K
Rent estimate
$2,275/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Fontana, CA
208,393 people · West
COL Index
119.0
Home value
$600K
Rent estimate
$2,150/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Oxnard, CA
202,063 people · West
COL Index
146.0
Home value
$764K
Rent estimate
$1,960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Pomona, CA
145,502 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$678K
Rent estimate
$1,740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Rancho Cucamonga, CA
174,405 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$669K
Rent estimate
$2,600/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Moreno Valley, CA
212,392 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$560K
Rent estimate
$2,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Concord, CA
122,315 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$727K
Rent estimate
$2,385/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Ontario
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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