Chico, CA vs College Station, TX
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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 19.2). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 34). Chico leads in median household income ($65,932 vs $52,397).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 101,301 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+24.9 |
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66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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