Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Fremont, CA
🏆 Fremont leads 12 of 22 categories
Chino
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,385
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008
Fremont
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$169,023 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
52 ✓ Safer
Population
228,795 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
Homes cost $632k less ($599,200 vs $1,231,500)
Rent averages $823/mo less ($2,001 vs $2,824)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Fremont
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 58°F
Cons
Median income trails Fremont by $69,638/yr
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.0%)
Fremont, CA
Pros
Households earn $69,638 more per year on average
35% less violent crime than Chino
More college-educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (195.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.0%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,231,500
Higher rents — median is $2,824/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Chino
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Chino
Median Home Value
$632k less
$599,200 vs $1,231,500
Chino
Summer Heat
16.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 77.0°F
Fremont
Median Income
$69,638
$169,023 vs $99,385/yr
Fremont
Violent Crime
35% lower
195.7 vs 299.5 per 100k
Fremont
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,231,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,824⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $169,023 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 33.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% | 28.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 | 75 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 61.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Fremont Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 58.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 77.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 14.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 228,795 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 38.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 60.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Fremont's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Chino is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Fremont leads 12 of 22 categories. Chino wins 10 and Fremont 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 Fremont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $1,231,500 median home), income ($99,385 vs $169,023), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Fremont, CA are about 342 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.