Chino, CA vs Houston, 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.
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 154). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 93,114 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+5.5 |
D
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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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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