| | San Bernardino, CA | Tempe, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 118.6 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.3 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 86.7 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 124.4 | 138.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $435,500 | $426,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,910.0% | 10,120.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.3 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.7 | 105.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Bernardino 
19 Reviews
Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave More
This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to More
While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most More
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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards More
Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January More
I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is More
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