Chino, CA vs Darien, IL
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
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 8.2). Darien leads in cost of living index (122 vs 154). Chino leads in walk score (44 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Darien, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 75.1 (#500) |
| Population | 93,114 | 21,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $463,450 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $110,546 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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