Chico, CA vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 49). Chico leads in cost of living index (133 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 101,301 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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