Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Seattle, WA
🏆 Chino leads 12 of 23 categories
Chino
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,385
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
91,008
Seattle
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,068 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
204⚠ High
Population
734,603 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
61% less violent crime than Seattle
Homes cost $281k less ($599,200 vs $879,900)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 47°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Seattle
Cons
Median income trails Seattle by $16,683/yr
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.2%)
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Seattle, WA
Pros
More college-educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.2%)
Households earn $16,683 more per year on average
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $879,900
Violent crime (775.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (5007.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Chino
Violent Crime
61% lower
299.5 vs 775.1 per 100k
Chino
Median Home Value
$281k less
$599,200 vs $879,900
Chino
Summer Heat
17.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 76.5°F
Seattle
Median Income
$16,683
$116,068 vs $99,385/yr
Seattle
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $879,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $1,945⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $116,068 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% | 27.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 ✓ Safer | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 204⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer | 238⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 66.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 95.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Seattle School District No. 1 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 47.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 76.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 38.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 734,603 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 44.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 14.0% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Seattle's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Chino is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chino leads 12 of 23 categories. Chino wins 12 and Seattle 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 Chino to Seattle or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $879,900 median home), income ($99,385 vs $116,068), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Seattle, WA are about 974 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.