| Measure | Moreno ValleyCalifornia, United States Remove Moreno Valley | Santa AnaCalifornia, United States Remove Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Affordability | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Transportation | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 3.9 | 8.2 |
| Things to do | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Places to stay | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| 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 | $158 |
| Mid-range | $163 | $238 |
| Luxury | $276 | $429 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 | 145 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,900 | $2,200 |
| Population | 214K | 316K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Camping | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Moreno Valley | — | 57 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Car-free travel, Beaches |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Demand is weekdays for business travel… | Peak: Summer and holidays |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.