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Measure Moreno ValleyCalifornia, United States Remove Moreno Valley RiversideCalifornia, United States Remove Riverside
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.5 6.5
Connector Score 7.3 8.8
Safety 7.0 7.4
Affordability 4.5 2.9
Transportation 3.0 10.0
Car-free friendliness 2.0 8.5
Walkability 3.9 8.2
Things to do 5.9 6.1
Food & dining 4.8 5.0
Places to stay 7.0 6.5
Nature & outdoors 6.0 4.0
Scenic value 7.0 5.8
Family friendliness 4.9 5.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.3 6.4
Nightlife 4.5 4.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.1 5.4
Road-trip convenience 7.3 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $110 $50
Mid-range $163 $83
Luxury $276 $175
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 120 138
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,900 $2,000
Population 214K 323K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Camping Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Moreno Valley — 19 min details
Character
Best for — Car-free travel, History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music
When to go Peak: Demand is weekdays for business travel… Peak: Around holiday Festival of Lights and s…

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