Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Stamford, CT
🏆 Stamford leads 15 of 22 categories
Chino
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008
Stamford
Connecticut
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$100,718 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
41 ✓ Safer
Population
135,413 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $128/mo less ($2,001 vs $2,129)
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Stamford, CT
Pros
47% less violent crime than Chino
Violent crime is well below the national average (157.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,129/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Summer Heat
8.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 84.8°F
Stamford
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Stamford
Median Income
$1,333
$100,718 vs $99,385/yr
Stamford
Violent Crime
47% lower
157.5 vs 299.5 per 100k
Stamford
Median Home Value
$15k less
$584,700 vs $599,200
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High | $584,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,129⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $100,718 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 27.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% | 14.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 41 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | A (120) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 12.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 50.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 88.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Stamford School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 50.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 34.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 135,413 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 37.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 46.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 15.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Stamford's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Stamford is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Stamford leads 15 of 22 categories. Chino wins 7 and Stamford wins 15. 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 Stamford or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $584,700 median home), income ($99,385 vs $100,718), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Stamford, CT are about 2,440 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.