Chico, CA vs Jacksonville, AR
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
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 22). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 133). Chico leads in median household income ($65,932 vs $47,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Jacksonville, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 73.3 (#755) |
| Population | 101,301 | 29,094 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $173,753 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $47,121 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 20 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 26.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+22.1 |
D
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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C
73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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