Chico, CA vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 19.2). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $65,932).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 101,301 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 5.2 |
| 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+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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