Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Davenport, IA
🏆 Davenport leads 12 of 23 categories
Chino
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
91,008
Davenport
Iowa
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
Households earn $39,495 more per year on average
48% less violent crime than Davenport
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $599,200
Higher rents — median is $2,001/mo
Cost of living runs 19% higher than Davenport
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $444k less ($155,100 vs $599,200)
Rent averages $1111/mo less ($890 vs $2,001)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Chino
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.0%)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Median income trails Chino by $39,495/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Median Income
$39,495
$99,385 vs $59,890/yr
Chino
Violent Crime
48% lower
299.5 vs 581.4 per 100k
Chino
Summer Heat
9.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 83.9°F
Davenport
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$444k less
$155,100 vs $599,200
Davenport
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Davenport, IA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High | $155,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $890 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 ✓ Higher | $59,890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% ✓ Higher | 7.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 ✓ Safer | 159⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 28.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 92.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Davenport Comm School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 31.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 83.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 38.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 36.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 101,448 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 62.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 21.4% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Davenport's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Davenport leads 12 of 23 categories. Chino wins 11 and Davenport 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 Chino to Davenport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $155,100 median home), income ($99,385 vs $59,890), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Davenport, IA are about 1,560 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.