Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, IL
VS
Chino, CA
🏆 Aurora leads 13 of 23 categories
Aurora
Illinois
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,943
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
181,405 ✓ Larger
Chino
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, IL
Pros
Homes cost $358k less ($241,600 vs $599,200)
Rent averages $539/mo less ($1,462 vs $2,001)
11% less violent crime than Chino
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails Chino by $13,442/yr
Chino, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 31°F
Households earn $13,442 more per year on average
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 5% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Violent Crime
11% lower
266.0 vs 299.5 per 100k
Aurora
Median Home Value
$358k less
$241,600 vs $599,200
Chino
Median Income
$13,442
$99,385 vs $85,943/yr
Chino
Summer Heat
9.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 ✓ Lower | $599,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,462⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,001⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $99,385 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% | 13.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 66 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 105⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% ✓ Higher | 28.1% |
| High School or Higher | 80.9% | 83.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Chino Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 30.5°F | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5" | 10.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 181,405 ✓ Larger | 91,008 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% ✓ Higher | 63.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% ✓ More | 23.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 12.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Chino's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 13 and Chino wins 10. 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 ($241,600 vs $599,200 median home), income ($85,943 vs $99,385), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, IL and Chino, CA are about 1,680 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.