Chino, CA vs Laguna Beach, 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.
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.2). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $99,385). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 93,114 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+2.6 |
D
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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