Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Chino, CA
🏆 Chino leads 13 of 21 categories
Anaheim
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Chino
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
91,008
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°F
Cons
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Median income trails Chino by $10,847/yr
Chino, CA
Pros
50% less violent crime than Anaheim
Homes cost $114k less ($599,200 vs $713,600)
Households earn $10,847 more per year on average
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Chino
Median Income
$10,847
$99,385 vs $88,538/yr
Chino
Violent Crime
50% lower
299.5 vs 596.2 per 100k
Chino
Median Home Value
$114k less
$599,200 vs $713,600
Chino
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $599,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,001⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 | $99,385 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 13.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 105⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | C+ (88) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 28.1% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 83.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Chino Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 69.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 10.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 91,008 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 63.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 12.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Chino's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Chino is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Chino leads 13 of 21 categories. Anaheim wins 8 and Chino wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Chino or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $599,200 median home), income ($88,538 vs $99,385), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Chino, CA are about 10 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.