Blaine, MN vs Chino, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.2). Chino leads in walk score (44 vs 23). Blaine leads in cost of living index (112 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 63 (#1802) |
| Population | 73,774 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+2.1 |
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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D
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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