Chino Hills, CA vs Hickory, NC
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 Hills
62.7
#1830 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Chino Hills leads in crime level (3.8 vs 11.2). Chino Hills leads in median household income ($117,548 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 37.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino Hills, CA | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1830) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 77,212 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $985,223 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $117,548 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 37.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+38.0 |
D-
62.7 Score
Chino Hills, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$985,223
Population
77,212
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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