Chico, CA vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in crime level (12.0 vs 19.2). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.6 min). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 101,301 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+19.7 |
D
66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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