Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Chino, CA
🏆 Chino leads 12 of 22 categories
Aurora
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Chino
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
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.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $190k less ($409,700 vs $599,200)
Rent averages $350/mo less ($1,651 vs $2,001)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Chino
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Chino by $20,700/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Chino, CA
Pros
68% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $20,700 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $599,200
Higher rents — median is $2,001/mo
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$190k less
$409,700 vs $599,200
Chino
Median Income
$20,700
$99,385 vs $78,685/yr
Chino
Violent Crime
68% lower
299.5 vs 947.8 per 100k
Chino
Summer Heat
3.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $599,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,001⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $99,385 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 13.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 28.1% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 83.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Chino Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 10.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 91,008 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 63.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 23.2% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 12.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Chino's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Chino leads 12 of 22 categories. Aurora wins 10 and Chino wins 12. 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 Aurora to Chino or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $599,200 median home), income ($78,685 vs $99,385), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Chino, CA are about 816 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.