Chowchilla, CA vs Coachella, 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.
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Coachella
67.5
#1408 nationally
Coachella leads in crime level (8.2 vs 18.5). Coachella leads in walk score (39 vs 25). Chowchilla leads in median household income ($67,212 vs $52,466).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chowchilla, CA | Coachella, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1763) | 67.5 (#1408) |
| Population | 19,328 | 43,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,908 | $432,865 |
| Median Household Income | $67,212 | $52,466 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+1.3 |
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63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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D+
67.5 Score
Coachella, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,865
Population
43,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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