Boulder, CO vs Chino Hills, 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Chino Hills
62.7
#1830 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 37.5 min). Chino Hills leads in median household income ($117,548 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Chino Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 62.7 (#1830) |
| Population | 103,166 | 77,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $985,223 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $117,548 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 37.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 177 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+2.1 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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D-
62.7 Score
Chino Hills, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$985,223
Population
77,212
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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