Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boston, MA
VS
Chino, CA
🏆 Chino leads 13 of 23 categories
Boston
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,212
Violent Crime Index
165⚠ High
Population
665,945 ✓ 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.
Boston, MA
Pros
More college-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (627.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $684,900
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Median income trails Chino by $10,173/yr
Chino, CA
Pros
52% less violent crime than Boston
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 37°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (5.5%)
Homes cost $86k less ($599,200 vs $684,900)
Households earn $10,173 more per year on average
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Boston
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Chino
Median Income
$10,173
$99,385 vs $89,212/yr
Chino
Violent Crime
52% lower
299.5 vs 627.9 per 100k
Chino
Median Home Value
$86k less
$599,200 vs $684,900
Chino
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.6% unemployment
Chino
Summer Heat
11.6°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boston, MA | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $684,900⚠ High | $599,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,981⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,001⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,212 | $99,385 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 16.1% ✓ Higher | 13.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 138⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 165⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 105⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (122) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 10.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.4% ✓ Higher | 28.1% |
| High School or Higher | 88.4% ✓ Higher | 83.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Boston | Chino Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.8°F | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6" | 10.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 665,945 ✓ Larger | 91,008 |
| Median Age | 32.9 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.8% | 63.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 12.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Chino's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Chino is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chino leads 13 of 23 categories. Boston wins 10 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 Boston to Chino or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($684,900 vs $599,200 median home), income ($89,212 vs $99,385), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boston, MA and Chino, CA are about 2,566 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.