Chico, CA vs Shafter, 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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 19.2). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 22 min). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 101,301 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+21.1 |
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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
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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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