Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chico, CA
VS
Jurupa Valley, CA
🏆 Chico leads 12 of 23 categories
Chico
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,932
Violent Crime Index
184⚠ High
Population
102,790
Jurupa Valley
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,562 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
105,672 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chico, CA
Pros
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 41.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $258/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,618)
Homes cost $54k less ($427,600 vs $481,500)
Smaller class sizes — 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Jurupa Valley
Cons
Median income trails Jurupa Valley by $25,630/yr
Violent crime (699.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pros
74% less violent crime than Chico
Households earn $25,630 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (184.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 56°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,618/mo
Property crime (2518.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $481,500
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Chico
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 104.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Chico
Median Home Value
$54k less
$427,600 vs $481,500
Jurupa Valley
Median Income
$25,630
$91,562 vs $65,932/yr
Jurupa Valley
Violent Crime
74% lower
184.3 vs 699.2 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chico, CA | Jurupa Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $427,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $481,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,618⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $91,562 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 6.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.5% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 77 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 184⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 90 ✓ Safer | 120⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.3% ✓ Higher | 14.6% |
| High School or Higher | 93.2% ✓ Higher | 71.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District | Jurupa Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.1°F | 67.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer | 93.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.3" | 12.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,790 | 105,672 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 33.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.1% | 69.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 25.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chico's cost of living index is 104.6 vs Jurupa Valley's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Chico is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chico leads 12 of 23 categories. Chico wins 12 and Jurupa Valley wins 11. 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 Chico to Jurupa Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,600 vs $481,500 median home), income ($65,932 vs $91,562), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chico, CA and Jurupa Valley, CA are about 465 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.