Arlington, TX vs Chino, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Chino leads in crime level (8.2 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 154). Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 63 (#1802) |
| Population | 398,431 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+2.1 |
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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