Central, LA 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.
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Chino leads in walk score (44 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 154). Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+2.1 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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