Chowchilla, CA vs Lemon Grove, 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

vs

Lemon Grove

61.9

#1885 nationally

Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 25). Lemon Grove leads in crime level (12.1 vs 18.5). Chowchilla leads in cost of living index (114 vs 144).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chowchilla, CA Lemon Grove, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.5 (#1763) 61.9 (#1885)
Population 19,328 27,569
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $392,908 $761,919
Median Household Income $67,212 $77,833
Average Commute 28.3 min 29.4 min
Walk Score 25 52
Crime Level 18.5 12.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+20.8 D+16.8