Chico, CA vs Killeen, TX
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
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 30). Killeen leads in cost of living index (94 vs 133). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Killeen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 74.9 (#531) |
| Population | 101,301 | 159,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $220,448 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $57,086 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+16.2 |
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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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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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