Baytown, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 154). Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $61,158). Chino leads in crime level (8.2 vs 12.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 63 (#1802) |
| Population | 84,067 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+2.1 |
C
73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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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