Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Westminster, CA
🏆 Chino leads 17 of 22 categories
Chino
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
91,008 ✓ Larger
Westminster
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,271
Violent Crime Index
115⚠ High
Population
90,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
31% less violent crime than Westminster
Homes cost $178k less ($599,200 vs $777,100)
Households earn $19,114 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.5%)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Westminster, CA
Pros
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $777,100
Median income trails Chino by $19,114/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2498.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Chino
Median Income
$19,114
$99,385 vs $80,271/yr
Chino
Violent Crime
31% lower
299.5 vs 436.2 per 100k
Chino
Median Home Value
$178k less
$599,200 vs $777,100
Chino
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.5% vs 7.5% unemployment
Chino
Summer Heat
11.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 82.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $777,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $1,977⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 ✓ Higher | $80,271 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% ✓ Higher | 9.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 22.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 26.0% |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% ✓ Higher | 77.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Westminster |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 69.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 12.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 ✓ Larger | 90,638 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 41.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 17.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Westminster's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Chino is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Chino leads 17 of 22 categories. Chino wins 17 and Westminster wins 5. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $777,100 median home), income ($99,385 vs $80,271), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Westminster, CA are about 25 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.